Hispanic Heritage Month is from September 15 – October 15. And here in Albuquerque, there happens to be a rich Hispanic tradition. We have much to celebrate when it comes to Hispanic Americans’ contributions to our city and country.
We are grateful to the National Hispanic Cultural Center, located here in Albuquerque, for sponsoring this round-up of resources.
September 15 marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, a month-long national celebration designed to commemorate the contributions of Hispanic Americans to art, culture, and other fields.
For anyone who doesn’t know the history of this month, it began in 1968 as a single week of celebration, tied to the anniversary of the Cry of Dolores, which marked the start of the Mexican War of Independence and eventually led to independence of a number of Central American countries along with Mexico.
The National Hispanic Cultural Center is pulling out all the stops to bring you a month of fun, educational, and family-friendly programming. You can find a few of the highlights below, and don’t forget to check their events page for a full list of upcoming programming!
Early Childhood Bilingual Storytime: Don Gato
Sept. 20 | 10:00 am | NHCC Library | More details
Free Screening of Bless Me, Ultima
Sept. 30 | 7:00 pm| Bank of America Theatre | More details
Explorar las Artes: Baila Conmigo
October 4 | 10:00 am | Salón Ortega | More details
Arte Poquito: Arte de Bebé
Noche de Familia
October 21 | 5:00 pm| NHCC Campus | More details
Check out the round-up of resources below written by ABQ Mom contributors.
Hispanic Heritage Month :: Preserving & Celebrating Our Heritage
Hispanic Heritage Month :: Food and Family
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a Good Read
Bilingual Reading Aloud to Infants
Also, check out these posts from our sister sites around the country.
Hispanic Heritage Month: 15 Ways to Celebrate | Miami Mom
Two Senoritas & One Big Culture: Hispanic Heritage Month | St. Louis Mom
Five Mexican Foods to try for Hispanic Heritage Month | Coastal Bend Mom Collective
Hispanic Heritage Month: What it Means to Me As a Hispanic Mom | Alamo City Moms
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month At Home | Dallas Moms
Hispanic Heritage Month: Let’s Celebrate Our Stories | DC Area Moms
To our readers who identify as Hispanic, we honor your values, traditions, and perspectives here at ABQ Mom. Thank you for your contributions to our city and country.
Consider attending one of the NHCC’s events this month. Here are a few more details.
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