Noche Cultural
Annual Noche Cultural returns to Eugene-Springfield
From Around the O/ Annual Noche Cultural returns to Eugene-Springfield
August 10, 2018—Noche Cultural returns to the Eugene-Springfield area for its third year, giving local families a look into local Mexican heritage, culture and history.
The cultural night event runs 3-10 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 18, and will feature food, music, dancing and more. There will be a Charrería exhibition from 6 to 8 p.m. followed by live music and an open dance floor until 10 p.m.
Charrería is the historic sport of horsemanship and cattle work that began in the mid 1500s after Spanish settlers decided to hire indigenous people as herdsmen. After nearly five centuries of roping, revolution and unification, the sport became the official sport of Mexico.
“In Lane County there’s supposed to be about 30,000 Latinos,” said Antonio Huerta, a UO admissions counselor. “The purpose of this event is to create spaces where families can come and enjoy a cultural event relevant to their background and heritage.” › Continue reading
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