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.
Portrait of a pageant winner, wearing her sash and tiara. Mexican Independence Day, celebrated on the 15th and 16th of September, often include pageants as part of the celebration.
Three young girls in gowns posing for a photograph before a pageant, with an older man. Mexican Independence Day, celebrated on the 15th and 16th of September, often include pageants as part of the celebration.
Three young girls in gowns posing for a photograph before a pageant standing outside of the pageant venue. Mexican Independence Day, celebrated on the 15th and 16th of September, often include pageants as part of the celebration.
Young men and women dressed as cowboys and cowgirls, dancing on stage during a celebration of Mexico's Independence Day, observed on the 15th and 16th of September.
Two little girls dancing and wearing dresses from the Mexican state of Jalisco. These skirts and dresses are known for being styled after Spanish dresses, appearing in Mexico after it was colonized. The dresses are traditionally made out of cotton and are brightly colored and adorned with ribbons.
Young boy a girl dancing in Centro Cultural's main hall. They boy is dressed as a mariachi musician and the girl is wearing a skirt from the Mexican state of Jalisco. These skirts and dresses are known for being styled after Spanish dresses, appearing in Mexico after it was colonized. The dresses are traditionally made out of cotton and are brightly colored and adorned with ribbons.
Centro Cultural youth on stage celebrating Mexican culture. The boy in front is dressed for El Baile de Los Viejitos or Dance of the Old Men. The dance originated in the Mexican state of Michoacán, and it is a humorous dance where the dancers wear masks of old people along with their typical campesino clothing.
Boys on stage performing the El Baile de Los Viejitos or Dance of the Old Men. The dance originated in the Mexican state of Michoacán, and it is a humorous dance where the dancers wear masks of old people along with their typical campesino clothing. This performance is part of a Mexican Independence Day Celebration, observed on the 15th and 16th of September.
Centro Cultural community members dressed in traditional Mexican clothing. The boys in front are dressed for El Baile de Los Viejitos or Dance of the Old Men. The dance originated in the Mexican state of Michoacn, and it is a humorous dance where the dancers wear masks of old people along with their typical campesino clothing. The girl on the right side of the photo is wearing a dress from the Mexican state of Jalisco. These dresses are known for being styled after Spanish dresses, appearing in Mexico after it was colonized. The dresses are traditionally made out of cotton and are brightly colored and adorned with ribbons. There are also two boys in the back row who are wearing sombreros.
Young girls and boys dancing on stage celebrating Mexico's Independence day, which is observed on the 15th and 16th of September. The girls are wearing dresses from the Mexican state of Jalisco. These dresses are known for being styled after Spanish dresses, appearing in Mexico after it was colonized. The dresses are traditionally made out of cotton and are brightly colored and adorned with ribbons. The boys are wearing mariachi clothing.
Community members dancing on stage celebrating Mexico's Independence day, which is observed on the 15th and 16th of September. The girls are wearing dresses from the Mexican state of Jalisco. These dresses are known for being styled after Spanish dresses, appearing in Mexico after it was colonized. The dresses are traditionally made out of cotton and are brightly colored and adorned with ribbons. The boys wear sombreros.
