LATIN AMERICAN ARTS AND CULTURE GALA DINNER

LATIN AMERICAN ARTS AND CULTURE FESTIVAL GALA 2023 

To celebrate and honour our vibrant Latin Community in Alberta, we are pleased in extending you an invitation to participate and support the Latin American Arts and Culture Festival Gala 2023 that will be hosted on Saturday October 21, 2023, at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, starting at 6:00 p.m.

The Gala is a great opportunity for all Albertans to gain cultural awareness and build cross cultural connections and a way to recognize the important work that the Latin American community in Alberta is doing tocontribute to the vitality and prosperity of our cities. This Gala is part of the activities to celebrate the LatinAmerican Heritage Month that the Government of Canada has established to provide recognition to thetremendous contributions of the Latin American community to the Canadian Society.

The Gala will include the following components:

·  Seated Dinner

·  Countries Display

·  Keynote Speaker

·  Community Awards

·  Live Music

·  After Party Dance with DJ Music

·  Cash Bar

·  Carnival Theme

According to Canadian Heritage Department “Hailing from all 20 Latin American countries, Canadians of Latin American origin make up a large and growing community in Canada. They (Latin Canadians) enrich Canada’s national fabric with their diverse and vibrant cultures, cuisine, music, dance and more. Also, members of the Latin American community play an important role in Canada’s growth and prosperity, thanks to their entrepreneurial spirit.” Source: Government of Canada website.

Latin American Arts and Culture Gala

Saturday October 21, 2023

Calgary Telus Convention Centre

South Building – MacLeod Halls

120 9 Ave. SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 0P3

Program

6:00 P.M.   Guest reception with complimentary wine

7:00 P.M.   Welcoming Remarks by our Master of Ceremonies Nash Chaparro

7:15 P.M.   Dinner accompanied by Oliver Miguel Quartet

8:15 P.M.   Welcoming Remarks

Miguel Cortines, President and CEO, Casa Mexico

Patti Pon, President and CEO, Calgary Arts Development

Community Spirit Video showcasing all artists and art organizations

Awards Presentation to Community Organizations

8:45 P.M.   Latin American Traditional Dresses Fashion Show

9:30 P.M.   Mariachi Internacional Sol Azteca accompanied by Viva la Danza Mexican Folklore Ensemble

10:00 P.M.    Agua Quina Latin Band / DJ Charles

01:00 A.M.  End of Program