Community:
Hispanic Heritage Month
The University of Georgia along with the Athens community has assembled a variety of events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The month-long, nationally recognized commemoration will take place Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 and honors the contributions of Hispanic Americans while highlighting the diverse heritage and culture of Latin America.
The Latin American and Caribbean Studies Institute, part of the UGA Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, will kick off the celebration with its annual open house on Sept. 16 from 3-6 p.m. at its office on 290 South Hull St. LACSI and the UGA romance language department's Portuguese program are co-sponsoring the event. It will include a Capoeira martial art/dance demonstration, live music by Athens band Incatepec and traditional Brazilian food.
Throughout the month-long celebration, a film festival, lectures, dance performances and fiestas will take place at UGA and throughout the Athens community. Unless noted, all events are free and open to the public.
