The event was hosted by the non-profit ‘Giving Back to the Community and featured cultural performances, music, food, and more.
SCRANTON, Pa. — On Saturday, Giving Back to the Community hosted its first Hispanic Heritage Art Youth Contest at the ANZ Hotel in Scranton.
With cultural performances, food, music, and activities for children, the celebration is dedicated to showcasing the creativity and cultural pride of Latino high school students in the Scranton School District.
“I’m a grandmother. A great-grandmother. I want the next generation to remember their roots, to remember that they live in Scranton which is so diverse. Understand all of the latino cultures that are here,” said Giving Back to The Community Co-Founder Elizabeth Rodriguez.
Organizers of the Hispanic Heritage Art Youth Contest say they’re already looking forward to making next year’s celebration even bigger.