{"id":6438,"date":"2026-09-02T16:10:47","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T20:10:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/the-peel\/?p=6438"},"modified":"2026-09-02T16:10:48","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T20:10:48","slug":"latine-heritage-month-celebrations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/the-peel\/2026\/09\/02\/latine-heritage-month-celebrations\/","title":{"rendered":"Latine Heritage Month Celebrations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In honor of <a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/intercultural-collective\/belonging-and-student-success\/latine-heritage-month\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Latine Heritage Month (LHM)<\/a>,\u00a0Belonging and Student Success, various registered student organizations and campus partners will host an array of programs and events for the Syracuse University community to attend, celebrate and learn more about Latine culture and communities. All are welcome to come celebrate all month!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tuesday, Sept. 15, noon-3 p.m.<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;Latine Heritage Month Kickoff<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join the Latine Heritage Month Planning Committee in kicking off our monthlong celebration of Latine heritage and history! Enjoy food, giveaways, music, a photo booth and more while coming together to celebrate Latinidad in all its beautiful forms. All are welcome.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Saturday, Sept. 19,&nbsp;1-4 p.m.<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;Torneo de F\u00fatbol<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join the South American and Latine Student Association (SALSA) and the Barnes Center at The Arch for the annual Torneo de F\u00fatbol tournament, a one-day soccer tournament where campus community members compete and learn about the importance of f\u00fatbol in the Latine community. Registration is open to the entire campus community. All are welcome.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Saturday,&nbsp;Sept. 19, 6-9 p.m.<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><strong><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>\u201c<\/em><\/strong><strong>Quincea\u00f1era Dreams<\/strong><strong>\u201d<\/strong><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marking its 15th anniversary in 2026, La Casita Cultural Center presents&nbsp;\u201cQuincea\u00f1era Dreams,\u201d&nbsp;a new exhibition and immersive celebration of one of the most cherished traditions in Latino culture\u2014the quincea\u00f1era. Through community-sourced photographs, video, oral histories, family memorabilia, stunning gowns and multimedia installations,&nbsp;\u201cQuincea\u00f1era Dreams\u201d&nbsp;explores the history, beauty and cultural significance of this beloved coming-of-age tradition that connects generations. Opening night will include a live quincea\u00f1era celebration as a local Latino family shares their daughter&#8217;s special day in full traditional attire and ceremony, as well as guided tours of the exhibition, music and authentic Cuban buffet.&nbsp;All are welcome.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Friday, Oct. 2, 6-7:30 p.m.<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Pioneering<\/strong><strong><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><strong>Change<\/strong><strong>: Open Mic Night at The Warehouse&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us for a curated evening of music and literary performances that engage with themes of belonging, social justice, advocacy and more. Doors open at 5 p.m. and performances start at 6 p.m. All are welcome.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This event is in conjunction with the&nbsp;\u201cSalt City Responds Exhibition\u201d&nbsp;and is jointly hosted by the Intercultural Collective, Student Government Association and the Sue and Leon Genet Gallery.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wednesday, Oct. 14: Closing Celebrations&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Color the Calavera, 6:30-7:30 p.m.<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0Join the Student Government Association in painting sugar skulls as we approach D\u00eda de los Muertos. Bring your\u00a0<em>calavera<\/em>\u00a0or other pictures and offerings to be included in the Intercultural Collective\u00a0<em>ofrenda<\/em>. All are welcome.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mi\u00e9rcoles Gigante!, 7:30-9:30 p.m.<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0To end Latine Heritage Month, your favorite Latine student orgs will be hosting the LHM closing\u00a0celebration! This event will feature food, music and games, as well as showcase the excellence of Latine organizations on campus. All are welcome!\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s plenty more happening throughout Latine Heritage Month. <a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/intercultural-collective\/belonging-and-student-success\/latine-heritage-month\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore the full calendar of events<\/a>\u00a0to find more ways to celebrate, learn and get involved across campus.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In honor of Latine Heritage Month (LHM),\u00a0Belonging and Student Success, various registered student organizations and campus partners will host an array of programs and events for the Syracuse University community to attend, celebrate and learn more about Latine culture and communities. 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