Felisha Felix, reporter/photographer
(STX, September 20, 2023).UVI showed out to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with “Passion and Pride” with the theme positive logo: “Driving Prosperity, Power, and Progress in America.”
UVI Buccaneers were honored with a Happy Hour Social Wednesday morning at the Albert A. Sheen Campus. Vendors such as Love Croix Helados brought amaretto ice cream and Annies Café delivered a full Latin-infused lunch spread.
There were cultural drinks and dishes such as flan, coquito, mojitos, and paella. Giveaway prizes were shared during trivia questions and activities even included a salsa dance lesson/class on the lawn.
Of course, any Latin social cannot go without music! Performances by the Romanza Band and the St. Croix Ballroom & Latin Dancers were in full effect.
Mini sombreros, flags, and positive vibes accompanied this colorful event. Diversity and empowerment were indeed the highlight of the day.
Its always wonderful to embrace ones culture. this was an amazing post.
I’m sure this was a nice event. sounds like it was some good food and drink options.
This was a thoughtful and well-executed event. Diversity and community were well presented at this social. Additionally, the vendors, entertainment, and catering was AMAZING. It was a really great turn out.
Amazing celebration of culture!
Wow, this looks like it was a great event! As a person with Hispanic family, it makes me happy that UVI holds this event. I am glad that they had culturally Hispanic dishes and drinks as well. I love coquito very much. My family either makes it or buys it every Christmas season and we drink it leading up to Christmas. The mini sombreros look so cute! I would have loved to attend this event and dance to the music!
It appears to have been a great turnout. Actually, I was surprised to see Heritage month celebrated twice in one year. Well, I’m a believer that a good party is always welcomed! Good article Felicia.
I loved this. Wish that we could have joined from St. Thomas. Such a good way to celebrate.
I absolutely love that the university chose to celebrate latin culture in this way
It sounds like such a cool event. What a good way of celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 🎉😍
What a vibrant and culturally enriching celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month at UVI! From delicious Latin cuisine to energetic salsa dance lessons, this event definitely fostered a sense of unity and pride. I am looking forward to an even bigger and better celebration next academic year! 🎉🌟
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