For five decades the Hispanic families that have made the United States their home, have shared and celebrated their roots through the Hispanic Heritage Month. The celebration, which began as a week in 1968, grew so large that it now spans one month: from September 15 to October 15. Here are some ideas on how to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in NYC.
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Touring the Latino neighborhoods
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For you to get closer to the different countries that make up New York’s Hispanic heritage, NYC The Offial Guide, has some guides on various Latino neighborhoods. For instance: ‘Uruguayan Culture’ It “takes” you to visit, from the restaurants where they sell the delicious ‘chivitos’ (typical Uruguayan sandwiches) and other delicacies from that country that, like Argentina claims to be the cradle of tango, The guide includes the place where you can see how it is danced and you can even learn to do it!
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Appreciating Latin American art
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Among the artists who are promoting the Hispanic heritage, it is Grimanesa Amorós, whose works are exhibited from Israel, to China and Europe. At Aim of the Bronx Museum of the Arts, has a 9 foot wide sculpture at the entrance. The relationship between the building’s reinforced steel foundations and that museum’s second house inspired her to combine two vital parts of the building to represent the foundation and its visitors. “As the piece occupies most of the entrance, the viewer constantly interacts with it. When entering and exiting the building, the observer sees himself, but like the speed of light, it can never be fully captured and can only be seen in motion, “he says. the peruvian artist.
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Savoring the delights of Hispanic cuisine
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Essex Market, the huge 37,000-foot market with dozens of ready-to-eat and fresh food stalls, among other things, pays tribute to Hispanic heritage with various events. Among them there are several interactive cooking classes, like the one on Wednesday, October 6 at 6 p.m., when the founder of Don Ceviche, Lenin Costas, will demonstrate how to cook three of his best Peruvian recipes: rice with seafood, ceviche and chicha morada (the class costs $ 35). While on Saturday October 16 at 7 pm, it will be shown how to prepare some dishes of Mexican street food. This class costs $ 100.
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Latinos Run, an organization founded in New York with more than 25,000 members worldwide, is promoting walking and running as a way to improve the physical and mental health of community members. Latinx. This year, the group It is offering a virtual 5K, which can be completed anytime between September 15 and October 17, to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. You have until October 17 to complete the challenge, however you wish (running, walking, in the gym, or even another race). There is and a Hispanic Heritage Month themed medal for those who complete the challenge! And it’s free!
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When asked how to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in NYC the New York Public Library has a very diverse agenda which includes the presentation of the documentary “Living los sures”. This is about the story of South Williamsburg And how from being called the worst ghetto in the United States, it became one of the trendiest neighborhoods in New York, thanks in part to the vitality of its predominantly Puerto Rican and Dominican community. The documentary is presented on October 4 at 2.30 pm
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Watching a New York Yankees game
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On honor to Hispanic Heritage Month the games of the New York Yankees They have a Latin flavor. Until mid-October the team caps are dedicated with the flags of the 21 Latin American countries. Also, at Field Level, Section 112, the menu is all Latin. There you can enjoy Mexican-style flan, Colombian meat empanadas (gluten-free), chicken flautas … Definitely a good way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in NYC.
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