Nuestra Voz - Seamos todos uno en el Latin Kiwi Integration Festival

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Posted 25 April, 2024
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Este sábado 27 de abril se celebrará la unión comunitaria multicultural en la segunda versión del Latin Kiwi integration Festival, a realizarse en el Memorial Hall de Queenstown.

Conectarnos con nuestras raíces es tan importante, y qué mejor que compartir quiénes somos con el resto de los miembros de esta comunidad tan diversa. Festivales como éste nos acercan y nos unen, no sólo entre los mismos latinos, sino que abren una enorme puerta para quienes se interesen por nuestra riqueza cultural.

Tras una exitosa primera versión, este nuevo evento absolutamente gratuito, organizado por Latinos for New Zealand, promete una jornada llena de actividades, música y comida durante toda la tarde.

En este festival habrá la oportunidad de participar en diversos talleres de baile como salsa, bachata, hip hop y danza afro. Además, contará con distintas presentaciones en vivo de bandas locales latinas y kiwis, bailes típicos, show de tango, pole dance, música urbana, una performance de teatro, y juegos y entretenimientos para los niños.

Y por supuesto, la diversidad gastronómica no estará afuera de esta mega celebración y se dará espacio para degustar platos de distintos orígenes y que muchas veces tanto se extrañan en estas tierras kiwis, permitiendo, además, dar un impulso a los negocios y emprendedores locales.

Argentina, Chile, Brasil, Uruguay, Perú, Colombia, México y Ecuador son algunos de los países que formarán parte de la festividad.

Una de las novedades de este año, será un proyecto de arte comunitario creado por los estudiantes de la Liger Academy, y que invita a participar a todos los asistentes para construir una escultura ecológica con objetos reciclables traídos desde casa, con la sola idea de promover la colaboración y conciencia ambiental.

“Queremos invitar a toda la comunidad a ser parte, no sólo de este gran festival que se está organizando con mucho amor y dedicación, sino también a las distintas actividades que se están generando a través de Latinos for New Zealand, porque creemos que inspirando y fortaleciendo comunidades a través de la integración cultural podemos agregar valor y seguir creciendo en este hermoso país”, señala Cecilia Martínez Tobar, quien es parte del comité organizador.

Compartir nuestras costumbres, tradiciones y fortalecer lazos son esenciales para construir una comunidad más integrada, tolerante y solidaria. Por eso, no te pierdas este entretenido evento, abierto para todo público.

Sábado 27 de marzo
Memorial Hall de Queenstown
12.00 a 22.00 horas
Entrada liberada

 

Translation:

Let's all be one at the Latin Kiwi Integration Festival

This Saturday, April 27th, multicultural community unity will be celebrated at the second edition of the Latin Kiwi Integration Festival, to be held at the Memorial Hall in Queenstown.

Connecting with our roots is so important, and what better way to share who we are with the rest of the members of this diverse community. Festivals like this bring us closer and unite us, not only among Latinos themselves, but also open a huge door for those interested in our cultural richness.

After a successful first edition, this new, completely free event, organized by Latinos for New Zealand, promises a day full of activities, music, and food throughout the afternoon.

At this festival, there will be the opportunity to participate in various dance workshops such as salsa, bachata, hip hop, and Afro dance. Additionally, there will be various live performances by local Latin and Kiwi bands, traditional dances, tango shows, pole dancing, urban music, a theater performance, and games and entertainment for children.

And of course, the gastronomic diversity will not be left out of this mega celebration, and space will be given to taste dishes of different origins that are often missed in these Kiwi lands, also allowing a boost to local businesses.

Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Uruguay, Peru, Colombia, Mexico, and Ecuador are some of the countries that will be part of the festivity.

One of the novelties this year will be a community art project created by students from Liger Academy, inviting all attendees to participate in building an ecological sculpture with recyclable objects brought from home, with the sole purpose of promoting collaboration and environmental awareness.

"We want to invite the entire community to be part, not only of this great festival that is being organized with a lot of love and dedication, but also of the various activities that are being generated through Latinos for New Zealand, because we believe that by inspiring and strengthening communities through cultural integration we can add value and continue to grow in this beautiful country," says Cecilia Martínez Tobar, who is part of the organizing committee.

Sharing our customs, traditions, and strengthening bonds are essential to building a more integrated, tolerant, and supportive community. So, don't miss this entertaining event, open to everyone.

Saturday, March 27th
Memorial Hall, Queenstown
12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Free admission

 


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