43rd Annual
LATIN AMERICAN& CARIBBEAN
11/7/2026 4-8pm Wesley W. Posvar Hall 1st floor-Galleria
For more information: https://www.ucis.pitt.edu/clas/festival
FREE AND O TO THE PUBLPEN IC!
43rd Annual
LATIN AMERICAN& CARIBBEAN A Little A L i t t l e Bit B i t of o f History... History... In 1979, on a typical afternoon at CLAS, Carmelo Mesa-Lago (Director), June Belkin (Assistant to the Director), and Shirley Kregar (Assistant Director) were brainstorming ideas for the upcoming year. They asked, "How can we promote Latin American culture and involve local Latin American communities?" Shirley suggested, "Let's have a Latin American and Caribbean Festival!" No one could have predicted that this idea would grow into one of the most important cultural events at the University and, 40+ years later, a major city-wide celebration. While Shirley sparked the idea, Alan Adelman was the one who organized the first festival, many of his original ideas are still part of the event today. The Latin American and Caribbean Festival has been a success year after year, with increasing participation and media coverage. Now, as we celebrate its 43rd edition, the Festival continues to be one of the largest gatherings in Western Pennsylvania. The mission of the Festival is to highlight the rich cultures of the Americas and raise awareness of the resources available in Pittsburgh to both students and the general public.
For more information: https://www.ucis.pitt.edu/clas/festival
Latin American Latin American & & Caribbean Caribbean Festival Festival Highlight Highlight Ofrenda/Altar for Ofrenda/Altar for the the Day Day of of the the Dead Dead at at the the Global Global HuB HuB In honor of the Day of the Dead, the Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS) built a vibrant community altar on display from November 1–11, 2026 at the Global Hub. Come visit us on November 7 during our Latin American & Caribbean Festival and learn about this beautiful tradition! During the Festival, join us in painting monarch butterflies and adding the names of loved ones to our community altar. Let’s come together to celebrate, remember, and honor the lives of those who will always hold a special place in our hearts.
En honor al Día de los Muertos, el Centro de Estudios Latinoamericanos (CLAS) creó un vibrante altar comunitario que estará en exhibición en el Globla Hub del 1 al 11 de noviembre de 2026. ¡Visítanos el 7 de noviembre durante nuestro Festival Latinoamericano y del Caribe y descubre esta hermosa tradición! Durante el festival, acompáñanos a pintar mariposas monarca y a agregar los nombres de nuestros seres queridos a nuestro altar comunitario. Unámonos para celebrar, recordar y honrar la vida de quienes siempre tendrán un lugar especial en nuestros corazones.
Em homenagem ao Dia dos Mortos, o Centro de Estudos LatinoAmericanos (CLAS) criou um altar comunitário que ficará em exposição no Global Hub, de 1º a 11 de novembro de 2026. Venha nos visitar no dia 7 de novembro, durante o nosso Festival Latino-Americano e Caribenho, e conheça essa bela tradição! Durante o festival, junte-se a nós para pintar borboletas-monarca e incluir os nomes dos seus entes queridos no altar comunitário. Vamos nos reunir para celebrar a vida e homenagear a memória daqueles que sempre terão um lugar especial em nossos corações.
The ofrenda/altar is design and build by Luz Amanda Hank, Lisa DiGioia-Nutini, and CLAS students, with the support of CLAS@Pitt.
43rd Annual
LATIN AMERICAN& CARIBBEAN 026 2 / 7 11/-8pm r Hall 4 Posva ia W. -Galler y e l Wesst floor 1 i n f o r m a t i o n tables information tables ALPFA Pittsburgh Ayúdate Inc. Building New Hope/ New Hope Coffee Casa San José Colombia en Pittsburgh Dr. Freeze Cooling and Heating, LCC Earth Interwoven Escuelita Arcoiris Food for Thought Lab (University of Pittsburgh) Frontline DIGNiTY Latine Unidos of Western Pennsylvania Latino Community Center (LCC) Latin American Cultural Center (LACC)
F o o d Vendors Food Vendors
Caribbean Village Fusion Cilantro & Ajo (Venezuelan) Mercearia Brasil Paisa Latin Food (Colombian) Pupusas y Antojitos Helen (Salvadorian) For more information: https://www.ucis.pitt.edu/clas/festival
Latinx Student Association (LSA) Liver Education Advocates Pittsburgh Hispanic Development Corporation (PHDC) Pittsburgh Latino Magazine Pittsburgh Regional Transit Pitt Brazil Nuts & The Luso-Brazilian Student Association Pitt Spanish Club Puerto Rican Student Association Quechua Program at Pitt Raiz Viva Café LLC Te Lo Cuento News Technical Analysis & Services International, Inc.
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
arts & arts & crafts c r a f t s vendors vendors
Artesanías Corazón de Chamula CON AMOR Artesanal Mexico Lindo Mercado y Galeria de Artesanias You Can Call me YOKO
43rd Annual
LATIN AMERICAN& CARIBBEAN 11/7/2026 from 4-8pm Wesley W. Posvar Hall/1st floor-Galleria performances performances 4:00-4:05 PM: Slippery Rock Univ.-Palenque: Colombian Dance Ensemble 4:05-4:15 PM: Karaoke
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4:15-4:20 PM: Slippery Rock Univ.-Palenque: Colombian Dance Ensemble 4:20-4:25 PM: Karaoke 4:25-4:30 PM: Slippery Rock Univ.-Palenque: Colombian Dance Ensemble 4:30-4:45 PM: Escuelita Arcoiris 4:50-5:10 PM: Lua Dance Club Studio, LLC 5:10-5:35 PM: PGH TANGO 5:35-5:45 PM: CLAS Piñata (Come and help us break it!) 5:45-6:05 PM: Pitt Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble 6:15-6:35 PM: Besame 6:35-6:45 PM: Karaoke 6:45--7:05 PM: Wayta Pittsburgh
5:35-5:45PM: CLAS Piñata by the Stage
FREE TO THAEND OPEN PUBLIC !
7:15-7:35 PM: Anni Mai the Neo Soul Songstress 7:35-8:00 PM: Karaoke and Dancing
masters of o f ceremonies c e r e m o n i e s DJ Juan Diego
masters For more information: www.ucis.pitt.edu/clas/festival
Ruben Zamora
FESTIVAL PROGRAM
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Special Thanks to Dr. Ruiess Van Fossen Bravo for generously supporting the Festival, for her continuing support of all CLAS activities.
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