Celebrating 516 Years of Hispanic Heritage
De Colores is an all-volunteer organization that celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by offering a series of events on the UNM campus from September 15 - October 15.
Mission
The mission of the De Colores "Hispanic Culture Festival" is to showcase, promote and develop the best of Hispanic art, music, dance, literature and leadership.
De Colores
2008 Leadership Awards Banquet
"Juntos Abriendo Caminos"
Together Creating Pathways
This year the Awards Banquet will take place on Friday, October 10, 2008 beginning at 6pm, at the Albuquerque Airport Grand Hotel, 2910 Yale SE, (formerly the Wyndham Hotel). During this ceremony, the festival organizers and the community will pay tribute to the achievements and leadership of the award recipients. This year, Sparx and Lorenzo Antonio will be presented with the humanitarian award for their contributions to New Mexico students through their annual scholarship concert. The banquet will also include a book signing by Latino authors. The awards ceremony will conclude with a celebration dance featuring New Mexican musician Tobias Renee.
For more information on ticket prices and sponsoring a table see our banquet flyer or contact Jennifer Gomez-Chavez by phone at: 277-7763 or email.
Event Sponsors: De Colores, The University of New Mexico, UNM Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, UNM Bookstore, UNM El Centro de la Raza, The Hispanic Statement of Cooperation, Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce, The Hispanic Heritage Month Committee and various other organizations.
See you at the banquet!
The U.S. Postal Service Latin Jazz commemorative stamp
The 2008 Hispanic Culture Festival celebrates its 16th anniversary through art, music, dance, song, foods, poetry and leadership recognition. Month long activities will be held at locations on the UNM main campus and throughout the Albuquerque community.
Hispanic Heritage Month Schedule of Events