WEST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Connecting the past, present and future with a Hispanic heritage celebration in West Haven.
The Engineering and Science University Magnet School hosted its annual event Wednesday, bringing together students, educators and community members to honor the rich histories, cultures and contributions of the local Hispanic and Latino communities.
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“It’s such a great opportunity to show our culture, our traditions to everybody else,” Jhoselyn Molina Flores said. “It was really amazing to have all the memories that we have with our friends, all the teachers, the students. It’s a really great opportunity we get.”
In addition to a speaking program, there were cultural dances, a student-led fashion show, and original skits performed by nearly two dozen students.
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