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HISPANIC HERITIAGE CELEBRATION

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.

10 responses to “HISPANIC HERITIAGE CELEBRATION”

  1. Calyse Garvey Avatar
    Calyse Garvey

    Its always wonderful to embrace ones culture. this was an amazing post.

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  2. Nico Marquise Thomas Avatar
    Nico Marquise Thomas

    I’m sure this was a nice event. sounds like it was some good food and drink options.

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  3. Felisha Avatar
    Felisha

    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.

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  4. Hunter Avatar
    Hunter

    Amazing celebration of culture!

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  5. Indeyah Todman Avatar
    Indeyah Todman

    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!

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  6. S.D. Rosenbloom Avatar
    S.D. Rosenbloom

    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.

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  7. sarah Avatar
    sarah

    I loved this. Wish that we could have joined from St. Thomas. Such a good way to celebrate.

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  8. Angelique Avatar
    Angelique

    I absolutely love that the university chose to celebrate latin culture in this way

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  9. Anne Andersen Avatar
    Anne Andersen

    It sounds like such a cool event. What a good way of celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 🎉😍

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  10. Kyra Avatar
    Kyra

    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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