8 Powerful Ways to Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
Posted By admin on October 17, 2022
National Hispanic Heritage Month starts on September 15th, and the month-long celebration is a powerful time to recognize the contributions of Hispanic Americans to our culture and everyday lives whether through books, movies, recipes, artwork, or political and academic achievements.
We asked our Thrive community to share with us the creative and powerful ways theyre celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month. Which of these ideas will you try?
Make a meaningful dish to share with others
National Hispanic Heritage Month is a particularly special time of year for me. It happens to land one day before Mexican Independence Day which takes place on September 16th, and although I cant be in Mexico to celebrate El Grito I still find my own ways to take part in the festivities. One of the ways I am most looking forward to doing so this year is by cooking the recipes from my new cookbook, MAMACITA, for the people I love. I have a recipe for Chiles en Nogada, Mexicos traditional Independence Day dish, that I cant wait to share with everyone.
Andrea Pons, cookbook author and food stylist, Seattle, WA
Take a Latin dance class
I have come to love different forms of Latin dance and music over the past seven years or so. I am blessed to dance with some amazing people each week in different classes that I take from various countries in South and Central America. During this month especially, I reflect on how grateful I am for the joy that I find in Latin music and dance.
Amanda Wenner, human resources account HR lead, Washington, DC
Celebrate with traditional music and family
As a Latina born in Los Angeles whose parents come from Mexico, the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month is special to me. We spend all day on the 15th awaiting El Grito de Mxico at midnight. This year well make pozole, a hominy soup, but in the past, weve made mole, birria, sopes and so much more. Pozole comes in three colors: red, white and green, but my favorite is red! Still, I add white onion and green cabbage to make up the Mexican flag. We listen to traditional Mexican music, artists like Vicente Fernndez, Jorge Negrete, Pedro Infante, Lola Beltrn singing iconic Mariachi songs and Luis Miguels Mxico en la Piel album. We also decorate the house in red, white and green lights and thats when I bring out my Miguel doll from the Disney Pixar film Coco. As midnight approaches, we turn on the news to watch the president of Mexico begin El Grito as he stands on the presidential balcony. He begins by yelling out the names of the heroes of the Independence War and ends with Viva Mxico! three times. Then he rings the bell and waves the Mexican flag as the Mexican national anthem plays. The fireworks begin and my family and I toast with a shot of tequila.
Nicolle Rojas, writer and recent college graduate, Los Angeles, CA
Ask friends to teach you about their traditions
I love Mexican food and there are fantastic Mexican restaurants everywhere in Los Angeles, but Ive decided to learn more about culinary traditions, so I will be getting together with a close friend, Ana Gonzalez, for a masterclass in Mexican cuisine. A few months ago, we went to her daughter, Kadijas quinceaera, which was fantastic hours and hours of dancing and celebration and the food was incredible. Ana regularly brings over food to share with us, and shes going to teach me how to make her special enchiladas and chile relleno. Also, Ana makes the best flan Ive ever tasted a delicious custardy dessert with caramel and shes promised to share her secret recipe. While were heating up the kitchen, well be sipping iced horchata, made with rice and cinnamon, and listening to Anas familys favorite Mexican singers: Javier Solis and Vicente Fernndez.
Elaine Lipworth, senior writer, Los Angeles, CA
Revisit a recipe thats been passed down to you
My wife is Argentinian and its important to us both that our kids understand that culture. We do this by speaking Spanish to each other, reading books, and of course with food. Every month as a family, we make homemade empanadas, a recipe from my mother-in-law that is magnifico.
Joshua Miller, certified executive coach, Austin, TX
Educate others about your culture
I celebrate my Hispanic Heritage every day, but from Sept 15th to Oct 15th I find myself being a more vocal educator on the subject of who we are as a unique US Hispanic culture. 26% of children in the US are Latino, and yet their culture is only represented in 5% of childrens media. Thats why I created Canticos, designed to help parents pass on their language and culture to their kids. Theres a joy and optimism that permeates our culture that makes us laugh a lot. A generosity of spirit is encapsulated in the phrase Donde comen dos, comen tres (where two eat, three eat.) We live for the nostalgic memories of other times in other places where roosters roamed the streets, families were tighter, and music always played. We are global citizens who carry two, sometimes 3 countries in our hearts. We are Americans. We are Latinos. Were a rich part of this American Tapestry.
Susie Jaramillo, author, illustrator and creator of Emmy-nominated bilingual brand Canticos, Brooklyn, NY
Spend time researching your ancestors lives
Im spending time researching my grandfathers life. He crossed the Pyrenees mountains on foot at 13 years old escaping Francos Spain, to find himself in foster care with his brother in France, until the swastika spun across Europe. Fleeing the Nazis, he made his way onto a boat with Jewish children escaping for their life. From there, he met with Cuba, which he had to escape too when Fidel Castros dictatorship hit. In researching his life, I am digging deep into the roots of my family tree, reaching back into Havana, Cuba; Spain and France. In fact, Ill even be going to Spain this month to step on the ground my grandfather did, as I gather these memories. I am also lucky enough to be able to begin to share all of this with my own children, parents, and caretakers through my new picture book, What the Bread Says, which is the beginning of my ode to my Papan, my grandfather. The bread he taught me to bake and the stories he folded inside those recipes our history sings around my kitchen this month.
Vanessa Garcia, playwright, screenwriter and author, Miami, FL
Gather with loved ones to celebrate together
In this same month of celebrating Hispanic Heritage, I get the opportunity to celebrate another very special day for me and my family: my fathers birthday, which isnt just his birthday anymore, it is also our anniversary since migrating to the U.S. Every year, we come together as a family to celebrate my papi, but also to reflect on how far our family has come, and of course the celebration wouldnt be complete without a meal! Sharing food with friends and family is so important to me because it keeps me connected to the people I love and the places we come from. I hope that this Hispanic Heritage Month inspires more people to gather around their tables to share pieces from our culture and our heritage.
Andrea Pons, cookbook author and food stylist, Seattle, WA
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8 Powerful Ways to Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
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