El Centro Cultural de Mexico
- 837 N Ross St. Santa Ana, California, 92701
El Centro Cultural de México is an all-volunteer alternative space in Santa Ana, Orange County, California, focusing on transnational projects that link residents to communities all over Mexico through the arts, culture, and social justice. Through educational programming, which includes workshops in dance, music, art, and literacy, it promotes understanding and appreciation of the contributions of the many active cultures in Orange County by sharing knowledge of Mexico's rich cultural, and educational, and social legacy.
History
The center was formed by a small group of migrant women in 1994. Since then El Centro Cultural de México has become an important part of the local Latino community, fostering solidarity and providing a link to important cultural customs.[1][2]
Activities
The center holds a Día de los Muertos festival that attracts over 40,000 people each year. Classes at the center include music, dance, language, art, and self-defense.[3]
External links
- Official website
References
- ^ Brazil, Ben (2018-10-18). "Longstanding Mexican cultural center finds a new home in Santa Ana". Daily Pilot. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
- ^ San Román, Gabriel (April 27, 2017). "El Centro Cultural de México Finally Gets a Home—But Will OC's Next Generation of Activists Come?". OC Weekly. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
- ^ Arellano, Gustavo (2021-03-04). "Column: A Mexican cultural center welcomed homeless people. Then came the fines". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
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