Downtown Center’s Student Life and Student Government Association along with El Club Hispano hosted ‘Dia de Dulces’, Day of Desserts on Tuesday, October 15th. To conclude the month of Hispanic Heritage, the event offered a variety of ethnic foods and desserts. Students, staff and faculty enjoyed plantains, different Spanish rice, shredded beef as well as guava pastries, caramel cake and much, much more! The event accommodated both day and evening students, and representatives from Student Government were on hand to help while passing out freebies and club information.
As the guests and volunteers filled their bellies, Downtown Center Spanish professor Claudia Sahagun lead those present in the new ‘Macarena’ dance to the Spanish mega-hit, Le Ketchup. The entire day was accompanied by great Latin rhythms and varied music styles from all aspects of Hispanic culture, and those present had a hard time keeping their feet still! The Hispanic Heritage event not only presented the music and culinary facet of Hispanic culture, but also further exemplified the many diverse styles and attitudes of those originating from a multitude of countries. Students and faculty alike were eager to participate and share from their own particular culture with everyone present.