Latino Culture Show 2011
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| Location | Ann Arbor, MI, United States |
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| Introduction | This year’s Latin@ Culture Show core intends to build the 11th production on the grounds of Solidarity, hence the theme, Solidaridad. Our goal is to create the space and opportunity for the Latin@ community at the University of Michigan to work together in an attempt to educate others about one of our many identities. For Latinos who participate in the show, this is more than just a production. It is a way to remain connected to our heritage, to build a sense of community in a place where we are a minority, and learn from each other differences that exist even amongst us. It is truly an even that unifies and strengthens our presence on campus. At the same time, this production intends to contribute to the ongoing efforts of the University of Michigan to diversify the perspectives of its staff, faculty and students, to build cross-cultural partnerships and coalitions and to, in turn, elevate the campus community as a whole. The overall experience is designed to be educational and artistically rich. |
| Interests | Eleven years ago, the very first Latin@ Culture Show took place in the basement of the League with music playing out of a boom box. A little over a decade later, LCS is thee biggest student-run program in the Latin@ community on campus. The past four years the show has attracted an audience of about 700-900 people of different walks of life. The show has grown tremendously over the years with the support of university organizations, departments and programs that acknowledge its importance. |