Latinos celebrate their culture during heritage week

With Hispanic immigration and citizenship on the rise, the federal government instituted Hispanic Heritage week in 1968. However,in 1988 Hispanic heritage week was lengthened to a month. The purpose of Hispanic heritage month is to expose the world to the various Hispanic cultures around the world and is celebrated from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 every year.

Hispanic heritage month begins by celebrating the anniversary of Independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador,

Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua on Sept. 15, followed by Mexico’s independence on Sept. 16 and Chile’s independence on Sept.18.

During Hispanic heritage month, on the day when we honor Christopher Columbus, Hispanics celebrate “El dia de la Raza” which translates to the day of race when Hispanics celebrate the mixture of races in the Hispanic race.

Hispanic heritage month is not only celebrated through music, art, history and food but also by honoring people from Spanish descent such as celebrities who have made an impact thus making Hispanics proud.