The 21st Entra a la Plaza, organized by Hispanos Unidos, will take place on the patio of the Williams Performing Arts Center from 6-9:30 p.m. on Friday.
Entra a la Plaza celebrates Hispanic and Latin American culture in an engaging way on the ACU campus by providing food and festivities for anyone who is curious about this colorful culture or just looking for a good time.
Entra a la Plaza is organized by Hispanos Unidos, a passionate group of students on campus that are dedicated to bringing cultural enrichment to the student body as well as the community of Abilene.
Entra a la Plaza combines many aspects of Latin American culture into one experience using food, a dance group from Mexico with costumes and even a mariachi band. There will be face painting, a piñata and a moon bounce.
Samantha Stien, junior financial management major and member of Hispanos Unidos said, “People don’t think they can go because they aren’t Hispanic or Mexican, but they can.”
“I would encourage people to come out,” said Byron Martin, interim director of multicultural studies, “We had about 500 people last year.”
Entra a la Plaza is open to anyone from various cultural backgrounds. Hispanos Unidos also welcomes anyone who wishes to join the group with open arms.
Hispanos Unidos has been growing steadily since the group began. There are currently about 15Â members in Hispanos Unidos. Members appreciate the group’s atmosphere.
“Hispanos Unidos is honestly a second home for me,” said Gabe Elorreaga, senior political science and pre-law major and vice president of Hispanos Unidos.
The students of Hispanos Unidos are united in their mission to impact the community with cultural diversity and have become very close along the way. They offer multicultural fellowship that breaks down barriers and builds new perspectives of the world.
“Hispanos Unidos has helped me dive into this culture that I really didn’t know much about,” said Stien.
Members of Hispanos Unidos encourage all to participate not only in Entra a la Plaza, but also other activities throughout the semester including tortilla devotionals, weekly chapels, movie nights, burrito days and the Cinco de Mayo celebration.
