Latino Heritage
To honor our elders
to preserve our collective past
to help educate all involved in our projects
to provide positive educational outreach for all in our community.
The mission of the organization … the intent of
our projects …
We provide positive educational outreach on the history
and culture of Latinos while working in collaboration
with other groups in the area. People come together and
reflect the diversity that is Pasadena and the San
Gabriel Valley.
One way we celebrate history…
We offer historical education by showcasing diverse groups of
positive role models. People have a good time while they are
learning about each other and history at the community level.
Music, dance, and comida! Think of this as a family party or
get together - with a really big family.
Our community fair, our jamaica …
In the 18th century the word jamaica was used
in Mexico to describe a community fair. The term was
commonly used in Pasadena in the 19th and
20th centuries. In the 20th
century churches continue to have jamaicas in places as
close as East L.A. and as far away as Colorado. We
continue this practice locally.
Living history means …
We often have an element of living history as part of
our celebrations. We include cultural historians who
practice or have researched crafts, games, or activities
that have been a part of our history. Some participants
are re-enactors who dress is the clothes of a particular
era and share information from that time period. Adults
and children have had a chance to learn about the
history of the arts and skills, and then actively
participate.
Our roots are from…
Oh, so many places. Parade participants reflect
traditional folkloric costumes, customs, and historical
traditions. The diversity of our roots is reflected in
the performances and presentations on stage; we have
shared the dance of Armenia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama,
the Philippines, and the Pacific Islands; all have
contributed to or have close ties to Latino culture.
For more information…
Latino Heritage
Ph: (626) 683 3450
Fax: (626) 791 9418
E-mail:
latinoheritage@mindspring.com
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