ARTS & CULTURE
Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos hosted a Cinco de Mayo luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday at Cuauhtemoc Hall. The building was filled with locals looking to celebrate the holiday. According to the event page on the visit San Marcos website, Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Tejanos’ contributions to the victory of the Battle of Puebla, Mexico in the fight between Mexico and France. The event had food and a silent auction to support local heritage initiatives.
Above, Cecilia Barrientos was wearing a traditional dress, as were many of the women in attendance. Below, Lourdes Trejo and Yansi Arévalo sold T-shirts to support Centro Cultural Hispano. Amanda Rodriguez, Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos president, addressed the crowd before the meal. Daily Record photos by Shannon West
