Guatemala will shine in the Hispanic Heritage Parade in New York 2024

The International Toros Latin Band originally from Los Amates, Izabalas well as Arly Paola Cholotío Vásquez, Rabbi Ajaw 2024they will decorate the Hispanic Parade in New York 2024. The flags of several Latin American countries will fly during the activity, along the iconic Fifth Avenue in New York City.

Guatemala will shine in the Hispanic Heritage Parade in New York 2024

On October 13, the Hispanic American community in the United States will celebrate the 60th edition of the New York Hispanic Parade 2024a holiday that celebrates the Columbus day. The also called Columbus Day It is celebrated every October 12, this being the day that Christopher Columbus arrived in America in 1492. But beyond remembering this historical event, this date is an opportunity to highlight and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Spanish-speaking countries.

This event is an expression of the pride of people from Latin America who reside in the US. Year after year, they fill the streets of New York with their traditions, music and dances, celebrating their cultural heritage.

Description of the photo for people with visual disabilities: block of the Hispanic Heritage Parade committee during the route in a past edition of the event. (Credit: Hispanic Heritage Parade)

An event full of Hispanic culture

The New York Hispanic Parade, which this year will take place on Sunday, October 13, is one of the most important celebrations for the Hispanic American community. Fifth Avenue, which runs through the heart of Manhattan, will become a colorful scene where Bolivia, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Colombia, Argentina, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay, Venezuela, Honduras , Puerto Rico, Panama, Spain and Guatemala will show their cultures through traditional dances and artistic expressions.

New York, home to 271,566 Guatemalans according to the 2022 IOM International Migration Survey, will be the place where diverse Latin American communities will come together to share their customs and traditions in a festive atmosphere. The parade will begin at 12:00 pm and will travel down Fifth Avenue from 44th Street to 49th Street.

Description of the photo for people with visual disabilities: members of the band that will participate in the parade. (Credit: Internacional Toros Latin Band)

Indigenous queens, the International Toros Latín Band and other special guests from Guatemala who will be present at the event

Among the figures that will represent the country is Arly Paola CholotioRabbi Ajaw 2024 y Madelyn Toyom CanastujRabín Ajaw 2023, highest representatives of the indigenous peoples of Guatemala, who will proudly carry the roots and culture of the native peoples of Guatemala.

In addition to them, the International Bullfighting Latin Banda group originally from Los Amates, Izabal, which has more than 20 years of experience and more than 100 members. With their vibrant rhythms and energetic presence, they will fill the streets of New York with music, bringing a sample of Guatemalan talent to an international level.

The parade will also be attended by Guatemalan Folk Treatwhich will present the music, color and dance typical of this Chapina tradition in American lands.

Other special guests include San Miguel Choir, the presenter Juan Valdez, Jennifer Andrea OrtizNational Queen of the 2024 Independence Festival and queens of the Miss Guatemala Connecticut Organization.

Description of the photo for people with visual disabilities: members of the Guatemalan Folkloric Convite. (Credit: Guatemalan Folkloric Convite)

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