Brazilian beats and Latino flare
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Updated: July 07, 2009 1:07 PM
Festival Mexicano showcases more than just salsa and sombreros.
The third annual event, organized by the Victoria Multicultural Society is really an opportunity to celebrate Latino culture, says Colin McKean, event organizer.
And this year's festival will feature all local talent and performances with Brazilian beats and Latin flare.
The festival will kick off with a hip-shaking salsa dancing night at the Victoria Event Centre on Friday (July 10) at 8:30 p.m., but things really start heating up on Saturday and Sunday in Centennial Square.
The free noon-5 p.m. festival will feature Latin music and dance performances, pinata making and breaking, dance lessons, guacamole making and arts and crafts.
There will also be food prepared by Gela Espinosa. She previously owned a restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, and her mother was a street vendor in Guadalajara, Mexico.
"It doesn't get more authentic than that," McKean says.
The family-oriented event provides a forum to showcase local performers, artisans and musicians to the community.
Dance performances will include the Salsa Caliente Dancers, Salsa Moderna, Javier Monsalve and the Mexican Folklore Dancers. Music will be provided by Son de Cuba, Latin Project, Jambanga and Axe Capoeira.
lweighton@vicnews.com
Event schedule
Friday, July 10
8:30 p.m.: Salsa dancing, Victoria Event Centre, $8
Saturday, July 11
Noon: DJ Ramesh and MC Miguel
12:15 p.m.: Sabor Asi, Salsa dance performance and lessons
1 p.m.: Latin Project, live music performance
2 p.m.: Salsa Caliente dancers
3 p.m.: DJ Ramesh
Pinata making breaking
3:15 p.m.: Salsa Moderna dancers
Salsa and guacamole making with Gela Espinosa
4 p.m.: Mexican Folklore dancers
4:15 p.m.: Nancy Ruth, fusion of jazz, latin and pop music
Sunday, July 12
Noon: DJ Ramesh and MC Miguel
12:15 p.m.: Mexican Folklore dancers
12:45 p.m.: Meagan Maria
1:45 p.m.: Salsa Moderna dancers
2:30 p.m.: Mexican rope performance
Salsa and guacamole making with Gela Espinosa
3 p.m.: Sabor Asi, Salsa dance performance and lessons
Pinata making and breaking
4 p.m.: Son de Cuba live music performance
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