Students celebrate Diez y Seis at RVS
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Published: Saturday, September 17, 2011
Updated: Sunday, September 18, 2011 17:09
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MARIACHI — Elias Olvera , member of Mariachi Estrella, plays the guitarrón during the Diez y Seis celebration at Riverside. CSPS hosted the celebration on Thursday, Sept 15 in honor of Mexico’s Independence from Spain.
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SMOOTH — Victoria Carr, and David Ramos, members of Roy Lozano’s Ballet Folklorico de Texas entertains the crowd with a traditional dance performance. The dance troop was part of the Diez y Seis celebration at Riverside, on Thursday Sept. 15.
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EYE CATCHING — Dressed in bright colors Xonchitl Betancourt and Michael Rowland share their rich culture by performing at the Diez y Seis event at Riverside. Members of Roy Lozano’s Ballet Folklorico de Texas were one of four different who performed on Thursday for the CSPS Diez y Seis celebration.
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FANCY FOOTWORK — Flowing skirts and fast feet mesmerized crowds during the performance showcasing Hispanic culture celebrating Diez y Seis. The Diez y Seis celebration was sponsored by CSPS as a cultural educational event on Thurdsay Sept. 15th.
Students, faculty, staff and special guests enjoyed free food and lively music at the Diez y Seis de Septiembre Celebration hosted by the Center for Public Policy
and Political Studies (CPPPS) at Riverside Campus on September 15. Senator Gonzalo Barrientos served as emcee and musical groups such as Mariachi Estrella, Roy Lozano's Ballet Folklorico de Texas, Johnny Degollado y Su Conjunto Band and Boca Abajo performed.
"This is a cultural education event with food and music," said Samantha Davis, president of the Center for Student Political Studies (CSPS). "It's about discussing liberty, ownership and pride in your culture, empowerment and education. Those are all parts of what the Center for Student Political Studies mission is and our student club supports their mission."
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