We are in the middle of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15 – Oct. 15) and there are many ways to celebrate histories and cultures. Here’s a list of local events planned throughout the holiday to be part of the Latino culture.
El Museo Latino
- elmuseolatino.org
- 4701 S. 25th St.
“Aliento a Tequila” or The Spirit of Tequila
This exhibition explores and celebrates the landscape, culture, and traditions that gave birth to tequila, Mexico’s mestizo national drink. Open through Saturday, Oct. 23. Admission is free.
Day of the Dead / Día de los Muertos
Share the “ofrenda” to your lost loved ones, combining elements from indigenous Aztec and Christian traditions. You can use flowers, candles, incense, candy, favorite foods, and special bread called “pan de muertos.” From October 16 – November 19.
Workshops, $6 per person:
October 23, 11:30am – Paint a skull
Nov 6, 11:30am – Papel Picado
Learn more about the Day of the Dead with Bridget Fogarty’s story, As Pandemic Continues, Día de los Muertos Can Help Omaha Grieve.
UNO
- UNO Thompson Alumni Center, 6705 Dodge St
Saul Flores, UNO’s Hispanic Heritage Month Keynote Speaker
Do not miss the story of Saul Flores who walked 5,328 miles through ten countries to document how grueling and dangerous the journey of immigrants to the United States can be.
October 12 at 6 pm in Thompson Alumni Center Centennial Hall, 6705 Dodge St. or vía zoom. Check our website.
Omaha Public Libraries
Go into the fascinating Hispanic world with the books offered at the Omaha Public Libraries. You can check in their website for a complete list of recommendations. Here are some of the titles they suggest:
- Finding Latinx – by Paola Ramos
- Latinx Photography in the United States – by Elizabeth Ferrer.
- My Broken Language – by Quiara Alegría Hudes.