¡Festival de Cultura Viva!

Participatory Events Celebrating Hispanic Cultural Arts in the Walla Walla Valley.
Sunday, October 16, 2022

When: 10:15 am Parade
11am-4pm Festival Events
Where: Gesa Power House Theatre

We are excited to collaborate with the Festival de Cultura Viva, celebrating the diversity of Hispanic Arts and Culture in the Walla Walla Valley.

Join us for events on the street and in the Powerhouse Theatre! The Listeners Project: Queremos Escucharte member Erik Muro will be leading traditional songs and games activities for young people. A team of our Listeners including Marian Sandoval will be conducting brief interviews about Hispanic culture in our region. And we will have audio excerpts from past interviews available for participants to engage with the stories of Latinx members of our community.

More about the Festival de Cultura Viva: The Festival de Cultura Viva aims to celebrate the diversity of the Hispanic Arts and Culture in the Walla Walla Valley. It will feature performances of Mariachi, Latin Band Los Flacos (Seattle), Ballet El Color de México, and Las Estrellas de México, as well as Flamenco, Cha Cha Cha, Merengue, Bachata, Hip Hop, and juggling workshops. There will also be cultural presentations, art exhibitions, local food trucks and arts activities for all ages. Better yet, it is free and open to the public!