Pueblo -- Colorado State University- Pueblo will host "Dia Festivo De Las Hispanidad," a day to honor Latin culture and heritage, this Friday (October 17) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m in front of the campus library. The event is open to the public at no charge.

The event will feature Director of El Quinto Sol Recreation Center, Eddie Montour, as guest speaker. Entertainment will include dancing and music provided by El Ballet de Folklorico. Student booths will be set up for tortilla making, education on Chicano history and advocacy, as well as a piñata and traditional Mexican games. Food will be sold to raise money for local charities.

Sponsors of the event are CSU-Pueblo Office of Student Activities, Chican@ Studies and Social Work, MeCHA and Catholic Student Union.

For more information, contact Duane Brown at the Office of Student Activities, 549-2151.

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