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A Decade of Culture, Color and Cuisine
PHOTOGRAPHY BY MORGAN CARTIER WESTON
Vibrant hues, upbeat melodies and tantalizing smells swept through downtown Siler City for the 10th annual Hispanic Heritage Fiesta Sept. 16. Live music and traditional folk dance performances took place throughout the afternoon at the intersection of Chatham Avenue and West Second Street. Food trucks, local vendors and nonprofits lined the adjoining streets, showcasing food and drink – like cheesy pupusas and creamy horchatas – as well as kids activities including face painting and crafts. The event, hosted by The Hispanic Liaison, celebrates all aspects of Latin culture and attracts thousands of visitors each year. CM 3
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CHATHAM MAGAZINE
WINTER 2023-2024
1 Star Rivera, Elizabeth Rivera and Nelly Hernandez. 2 Karinda Roebuck, Xiomara Yanique and Stephanie Terry of Chatham Organizing for Racial Equity. 3 Chatham Literacy Program Coordinator Joselyn Villaseñor and volunteer B Demers. 4 The Hispanic Liaison’s Guadalupe Tavera, Hannia Benitez, Gabriela Sanchez and Judith Montenegro.