Anthony Medina extends his hand to the center of the table to place a card as they play Loteria, a traditional game which is similar to Bingo, during the Spanish/Hispanic Heritage Month celebration that took place at Rocky Young Park, Sept. 25, 2019, in Woodland Hills, Calif. Photo by Kevin Lendio.
(L to R) Kevelin Barcenas-Garcia, Jhoicce Rivera Duran and Josibeth De la Cruz play a game of Lotería during the Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month event on Sept. 25, 2019 in Rocky Young Park at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. Photo by Angelica Lopez.
Dedos, a Latin candy sits on a table during a Hispanic Heritage Month event at Pierce College’s Rocky Young Park, on Sept. 25, 2019, in Woodland Hills, Calif. Photo by Cecilia Parada.
Lea Culajay clears her Loteria card during the Hispanic Heritage Month event at Pierce College’s Rocky Young Park, on Sept. 25, 2019 in Woodland Hills, Calif. Photo by Cecilia Parada.
Anthony Medina extends his hand to the center of the table to place a card as they play Loteria, a traditional game which is similar to Bingo, during the Spanish/Hispanic Heritage Month celebration that took place at Rocky Young Park, Sept. 25, 2019, in Woodland Hills, Calif. Left, Josibeth De La Cruz became a winner for one round. Photo by Kevin Lendio.
Spanish professor Marcelo Mejia Perez plays Balero, a traditional Mexican toy, during the Spanish/Hispanic Heritage Month celebration which took place at Rocky Young Park, Sept. 25, 2019, in Woodland Hills, Calif. Photo by Kevin Lendio.
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Associated Student Organization hosted the Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month Celebration at Pierce College’s Rocky Young Park on Sept. 25, 2019. ASO and MECHA club shared snacks and stories, and talked about the history and importance of the Latinx community. They offered agua frescas, snacks and games to interested students, bringing together the Pierce community and celebrating Latinx heritage.
