Cuauhtemoc Hall came alive with Hispanic culture on Friday, May 1 — reflected in the food, the music and the message. Centro Cultural Hispano held its annual Cinco de Mayo luncheon to raise funds for the nonprofit and celebrate Mexico’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. According to the website, Centro Cultural Hispano is “a vibrant center creating a rich environment for diverse arts and educational programming through partnerships which inspire cultural expression, preservation and appreciation.”
Michele Burleson and Linda Kelsey-Jones enjoy the music. Daily Record photos by Shannon WestNico Costilla makes some announcements at the event.Shanna Obrien, State Representative Erin Zweiner, and Claudia Cormier.LBJ Museum of San Marcos board and staff had a table at the event.Pictured is Lupe Costilla, one of the founding members of Centro.Pictured is Gloria Salazar, one of the founding members of Centro.Pictured is Rosina Valle, a founding member of Centro, Michele Burleson and Ana Mendoza.Pictured is Monica Valadez, Centro Cultural Hispano Board President and SMCISD Director of Bilingual Education. Daily Record photo by Shannon West
