Festival Celebrates Rich Hispanic Heritage
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Students perform the “Macarena” for parents during the Hispanic Heritage Festival.
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Students dance to “La Bamba” for the parents.
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Students recite a poem about the month of October.
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Various classes in grades 1 through 6 created artwork for the festival to celebrate Hispanic heritage, culture and influence. It was presented in the cafeteria.
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Students play “Toss the Tortilla” and other creative games in order to raise money for school departments and field trips.
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Second grader José Andrés sings songs in Spanish that his grandfather taught him.
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Colton Community Dance Center members perform baile folklĂłrico for Abraham Lincoln Elementary School.
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Colton Community Dance Center dancers perform for the children.
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Colorful dancers from “Danzantes de Aztlan” perform for the audience.
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Students watch excitedly as the dancers perform. The students are excited t
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The dancers invite the students on stage and teach them dance moves.
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Local police and firefighters show their support. The Colton Fire Department gave away fire hats and the Police Department posed for photos with the children.
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