By Melissa Billie Clark
Our community is dedicated to celebrating different cultures and embracing diversity!
On October 15, 2024, Spring Creek Senior Partners welcomed community members to their second annual Hispanic luncheon at 160 Schroeders Avenue. The afternoon was filled with salsa music, arts and crafts, history, and let’s not forget, the cuisine. Attendees brought delicious authentic Spanish dishes such as pollo and onions, rice and beans, plantains, and flan, to name a few.
People of all backgrounds came out of their homes to help with the festivities, confirming Spring Creek Towers is a true melting pot. Longtime resident Ron Harris was delighted to be with his neighbors, enjoying the music, laughs, culture, and food. Harris said that his favorite food is Mangu, which is mashed plantains with fried eggs. Angela Rivera, a 14-year resident, cooked her famous cheese-based, fFlan. Rivera said she was proud to share this day with her community, who all seemed to enjoy themselves thoroughly.
Did you know:
- National Hispanic Heritage Month began in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan to cover a 30-day period from September 15 to October 15.
- The national food of Spain is Paella
- 13 states have a population of at least one million Hispanic residents
- The most popular instrument for playing Latin music is the guitar, notably the Flamenco Guitar
- Julio Iglesias is known as the most successful Spanish singer and best-selling male Latin artist of all time, according to Guinness World Records
Information provided by: https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov & https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov
Photos by Amanda Moses
