12 Fascinating Fun Facts to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Style

1. When Life Gives You Independence Days

When life gives you independence days, you make Hispanic Heritage Month: Commemorating the freedom fiestas of Mexico, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Chile in September, this jubilant jamboree salutes the cultural contributions, intricate histories, and magnificent mosaic that is the American Latino community.
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2. Fiesta-tastic Ride Through Time

Buckle your seatbelts, culture aficionados, and prepare for a fiesta-tastic ride through time: National Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15, commemorating independence days of several Latin American countries and encompassing global party-starter Columbus Day, all while celebrating the rich history and contributions of Hispanic Americans as an intricate salsa dance of events covered under President Reagan's fabulous Public Law 100-402 umbrella.
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3. Guatemala's Ultimate Beach Bum Flag

Whoever said "location, location, location" must have been talking about Guatemala, the ultimate beach bum with its feet dipped in both the Pacific and the Atlantic: The Guatemalan flag design features two horizontal blue stripes that symbolize the nation's prime spot between two oceans and the sky above, while the white stripe in the middle signifies peace and purity.
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4. Antorcha de la Independencia Relay

Step aside, Olympic torch relay! The heroes of Hispanic Heritage Month have their very own action-packed, lantern-lit race to victory: Central American countries, including Guatemala, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua, come together on September 15 to celebrate the Antorcha de la Independencia (the "running of the torch") relay. This historical event started on September 14, 1821, when María Dolores Bedoya literally lit up the streets of Guatemala with her lantern as a symbol of hope for the liberated nations. Today, this thrilling run brings countries together as they commemorate their independence with joyous festivities, dancing, and food fit for a fiesta.
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5. The Art of Churro-flavored Fiestas

Hold on to your Frida Kahlo socks and prepare for a churro-flavored fiesta: Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month honors the culturally rich and diverse contributions of artists like Enrique Chagoya, Felipe Baeza, Raelis Vasquez, and Victoria Villasana, who explore themes such as identity, migration, colonialism, and resistance in their stunning works of art.
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6. Mexican Cuisine Conquers America

Hold on to your sizzling fajitas and put your chopsticks down, America: Mexican cuisine has officially ousted Chinese as the top ethnic grub in the US! A 2017 study by the National Restaurant Association found that 42% of American diners devour Mexican food at least once a week, with Chinese cuisine trailing close behind at 36%.
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7. Mary Poppins Meets Carmen Miranda

If Mary Poppins and Carmen Miranda had a lovechild with a penchant for celebrations, they'd probably create Hispanic Heritage Month: a month-long fiesta held between September 15 and October 15 to honor the vibrant cultures and contributions of Americans hailing from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Originally just an appetizer-sized party week in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson, it got supersized to a full-month blowout in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan. So now we can salsa our way through 30 days of hailing influential Hispanics like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Helen Rodriguez-Trías, Jennifer Lopez, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Oscar De La Hoya, Sylvia Mendez, and so many other movers and shakers on this conga line of history.
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8. Dancing for the Cultural Melting Pot

If dancing were an Olympic sport, the vibrant Hispanics would have a room full of gold medals, leaving the rest of us shamelessly using their victory dances at weddings: During Hispanic Heritage Month, traditional Latin American dances like salsa, cumbia, bachata, flamenco, and samba are celebrated for their mix of African, European, and Indigenous influences, showcasing the cultural melting pot and contributions of U.S. Hispanics to the nation.
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9. Taco 'bout a Flavorful Celebration

Let's taco 'bout a fiesta: Hispanic Heritage Month is a flavorful celebration that brings together the richness of American Latino culture, recognizes their achievements in various fields, and puts the spotlight on the independence days of several Latin American countries like Mexico, Costa Rica, and El Salvador, all while dancing to the beat of spirited events, art exhibitions, and communal togetherness.
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10. A Fiesta of Empowering Latinas

They say three's company, but when it comes to Latina superstars, it's more like a fiesta of empowerment: Hispanic Heritage Month honors the remarkable achievements of influential women such as Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, political rights activist Maria Teresa Kumar, and civil rights attorney Monica Ramirez, who collectively take centerstage in the battle against racial inequality and championing the rights of marginalized communities.
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11. Diplomatic Shakira Vibes

Did you hear? The U.S. Department of State's got more Latin flair than a Shakira music video! And here's why: Many diplomats working around the world during Hispanic Heritage Month proudly share Latin roots, coming from countries like Puerto Rico, Mexico, Ecuador, and Colombia, contributing their language skills, cultural expertise, and diplomatic savvy to strengthen international ties.
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12. When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Salsa or Bachata

When life gives you lemons, make salsa... or bachata: Salsa is a toe-tapping fusion of Latin American and Caribbean rock and jazz, whereas bachata is a heart-stirring style that hails from the Dominican Republic – and during Hispanic Heritage Month, both genres are celebrated for their flavorful contributions to the cultural fabric of Hispanic and Latino Americans.
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