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National Puerto Rican Heritage Month

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Join us this November as we celebrate National Puerto Rican Heritage Month!

“Had we but one spark of the divine fire that consumed the heart of Jesus Christ, would we remain with our arms folded and abandon those whom we could assist”—St. Vincent de Paul.

We know that we are called to assist our neighbors in need. Yet, if we had that one spark of divine fire that consumed the heart of Christ, could we ignore and be blind to the beauty of the cultural heritages of our neighbors in need. Our neighbors may be caught up in situational or generational poverty, but their culture and history keeps them grounded and sustains them through their difficulties.

In this month of National Puerto Rican Heritage Month, let’s look at two traditional types of Puerto Rican music beyond salsa: the music of the mountains, or jibaro music, and bomba.

Take a listen to this traditional music of the people in the mountainous region of Puerto Rico by Ramito: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHA_30e7eEc&list=PLygGmiBruOlf6Aw7BDr34GWA2eDp6OosP&index=10

Modern jibaro music composed by Fabiola Mendez: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yJjALda0X4

The second traditional type of Puerto Rican music is bomba. Bomba is an umbrella term that refers to a variety of musical styles and associated dances originating in Puerto Rico. It was developed by enslaved Africans and their descendants in sugar plantations along coastal towns, most notably Loiza, Mayagüez, Ponce, and San Juan, during the 17th century.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXRMF2ndL2Y

Take a listen to the vibrant bomba that a group of young people played in a subway in Chicago. This version is a modern interpretation of bomba.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkK68RxqKAE&list=RDQMpRXHg7WufZY&index=7

When we look at the table of St. Vincent de Paul, those of us with eyes to see can almost see the Puerto Rican jibaro and the dancers and players of bomba at the table.

 

 

NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

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SEPTEMBER 16 MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY 

Written by: Margarita Galindo – In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which is September 15 through October 15 

The Independence of México was the process in which the former territory of New Spain, part of the Spanish empire, became an independent country. Mexico was part of the Latin American wars of Independence.

Traditionally, the celebration of this national holiday begins on September 15, when, around 11:00 p.m., the President of the Republic of Mexico gave the Cry of Independence from the National Palace and rang the bell of Dolores, the same one that rang during the harangue pronounced by the Catholic priest, Miguel Hidalgo, on September 16, 1810.

We, Mexicans, celebrate this National Holiday with respect and pride.

We love our homeland every day of our lives because those who do not value the place where they were born have no identity.

I am incredibly happy to be Mexican. VIVA MEXICO

Mexico celebrates this national holiday with a military parade. The Mexican president reviews the army and then he leads the parade.

In other countries, Mexicans celebrate September 16 with a parade very different from the one in Mexico.

The United States of America recognizes and celebrates the culture, history, and contributions that the Hispanic/Latino community have made to the American Society and culture.

The celebrations begin in the middle rather than the start of September because it coincides with the National Independence days in different Latin American countries. Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica celebrate their independence on September 15, followed by México on September 16, Chile, September 18, and Belize, September 21.

 

EL 16 DE SEPTIEMBRE DÍA DE LA INDEPENDENCIA DE MÉXICO 

La Independencia de México fue el proceso por el que el antiguo territorio de Nueva España, que formaba parte del imperio español, se convirtió en un País Independiente. México formo parte de las guerras de Independencia.

Tradicionalmente, la celebración de esta fiesta patria empieza el 15 de septiembre, cuando —alrededor de las 23:00 horas— el presidente de la República de México da el Grito de Independencia desde Palacio Nacional y hace sonar la campana de Dolores, la misma que sonó durante la arenga que pronunció el Cura Católico Miguel Hidalgo el 16 de septiembre de 1810.

Nosotros los Mexicanos festejamos las Fiestas Patrias con respeto y orgullo.

Amamos a nuestra patria cada día de nuestras vidas porque aquel que no valora el lugar donde nació, no tiene identidad.  Yo soy muy feliz de ser Mexicana. VIVA MÉXICO

México celebra esta fiesta nacional con un desfile militar.  El presidente mexicano pasa una revisión del ejército y luego encabeza el desfile.

En otros países, los mexicanos celebran el 16 de septiembre con un desfile muy diferente al de México.

Los Estados Unidos de América reconoce y celebra la cultura, la historia y las contribuciones que los hispanos/latinos han hecho a la sociedad y la cultura estadounidense.

Las celebraciones comienzan a mediados de septiembre y no a principios de septiembre, ya que coincide con los días de la Independencia Nacional en diferentes países de América Latina: Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua y Costa Rica celebran la suya el 15 de septiembre, seguida de México el 16 de septiembre, Chile el 18 de septiembre y Belice el 21 de septiembre.

 

 

 

Hispanic & Latino Task Force Update

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Members of the Hispanic & Latino Task Force (HLTF), along with the other members of the Multicultural & Diversity Committee (MCD), i.e., African American Task Force, were honored with the opportunity to lead Vincentians attending the National Assembly in Houston in the public recitation of the Holy Rosary. The HLTF recited the Holy Rosary in Spanish and English, starting in Spanish and alternating the praying of the Mysteries between the two languages. The response from those in attendance was incredible! Many Vincentians expressed the joy and enthusiasm they felt from participating in the praying of the bilingual Rosary.

On Saturday, August 28, members of the HLTF were blessed to present a workshop in Spanish. Jaqueline De Leon, Pura Santanglo, and Lalo Rodela were honored to present the workshop, “Discovering and Nurturing Our Value as Future Servant Leaders.” There were 30 attendees at the workshop and the response was nothing short of amazing.

Many National Assembly attendees have been anxiously awaiting the opportunity to attend a workshop in their preferred language (in many cases their only language), instead of listening to the translation of what is being presented. This is a testament to the growth of the seeds sown years ago by members of the MCD as well as our National President’s commitment to maintaining and increasing our diverse membership. These events demonstrate how the Society is increasing accessibility and opportunities for our Vincentian formation, as well as educating and advocating for the issues that directly impact those we serve, i.e., language barriers. Thank you to those who have spent numerous hours coming up with the strategies to make these things happen. Thank you to all those who assisted in making this happen and most of all, thank you to those who attended both of these beautiful events.

As Co-chairs of the HLTF, Jaqueline De Leon and Lalo Rodela are determined and excited about continuing to provide new opportunities to those we serve. Along with the representatives for each Region, they will continue to promote and support increased accessibility, opportunities, and advocacy to all those we serve.

Lalo Rodela
HLTF, Co-chair

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