Centro Cultural in Cornelius is an organization that serves the needs of recent immigrants to Washington County. It provides education and empowerment programs such as English as a Second Language, Spanish Literacy, Computer Technology, Cultural Values, Leadership Training and community organizing, Information and Referrals.
Centro Cultural has contributed hundred of photographs of celebrations and gatherings of Washington County's Latino community, as well as pictures of migrant farm workers and others served by the organization.
Two men holding an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe with the Mexican and American flags behind them at the head of a parade. Most likely the parade is celebrating El día de los niños, or the Day of the Child, often observed on April 30th in Mexico.
A young woman sitting before a priest during a religious ceremony on the day of her Quinceañera, the coming of age celebration in Latino Cultures for fifteen year-old girls. Traditionally girls wear pink as a symbol of their purity. Photograph taken is St. Alexander Catholic Church.
A young man and woman, traditionally dressed, dancing. The wood paneling in the background suggest that this could be a celebration at a migrant labor camp.
A young woman participating in what appears to be a confirmation ceremony on the day of her Quinceañera, the coming of age celebration in Latino Cultures for fifteen year-old girls. Traditionally girls wear pink as a symbol of their purity. Photograph taken is St. Alexander Catholic Church.
A young woman getting dressed for her Quinceañera, the coming of age celebration in Latino cultures for fifteen year-old girls. Traditionally girls wear pink as a symbol of their purity.
A young woman posing for a photograph in her room. She is dressed in a formal pink dress, for her Quinceañera, the coming of age celebration in Latino cultures for fifteen year-old girls. Traditionally girls wear pink as a symbol of their purity.
Women dancing on stage, likely at a migrant labor camp. They are dressed in a style that is traditionally associated with the Mexican state of Veracruz.
Photograph of a young woman in her room next to a dress, likely for her Quinceañera, the coming of age celebration in Latino cultures for fifteen year-old girls. Traditionally girls wear pink as a symbol of their purity.
Boys and girls dressed in a style that is traditionally associated with the Mexican state of Veracruz and dancing in the main hall of Centro Cultural's main hall.
Boys and girls dancing in Centro Cultural's main hall. They are dressed in a style that is traditionally associated with the Mexican state of Veracruz.
A parade celebrating El día de los niños, or the Day of the Child, often observed on April 30th in Mexico. The image of Our Lady of Guadalupe and both the Mexican and American flags lead the parade.
Children in traditional costumes dancing in Centro Cultural's main hall. They are dressed in a style that is traditionally associated with the Mexican state of Veracruz.
