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Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, District 2 City
Commissioner Tony Ortiz and the City of Orlando will host the
third annual City of Orlando Hispanic Heritage Month kickoff on
Friday, September 18, to celebrate the influence of Hispanic
culture in Orlando.
The event will include a sampling of Hispanic
food tastings and light cultural entertainment. Hispanic painter
Sina Sutter will also unveil a unique watercolor piece at the
event.
Hispanic Heritage Month, runs from September 15
to October 15, 2009, and honors the traditions of U.S. residents
who trace their origins to Spain, Mexico and the
Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America and
the Caribbean. The starting date of Hispanic Heritage Month
coincides with the anniversary of Costa Rica, El Salvador,
Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua declaring their independence
in 1821 as well as the independence days of Mexico and Chile.
The City provides Hispanic outreach through the
Hispanic Office of Local Assistance (HOLA). Located at 595 N.
Primrose Dr., the HOLA Office provides Hispanic residents with
information about our community and services, as well as access
to computers..
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