WKCTC Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

Please Note: Please see the date of the kickoff event has been changed to Wednesday, September 25. Thank you.

Paducah, KY (09/13/2019) — Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month each year from September 15 to October 15. A variety of events are planned throughout the month to celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

West Kentucky Community and Technical College will kick off its 13th annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration Wednesday, September 25 at 11 a.m. in the Student Center. The hour-long celebration is free and open to the public.

WKCTC students, faculty, staff and community members can enjoy a Hispanic lunch provided by the local Qdoba restaurant, which is once again partnering with the event. Desserts will be presented by WKCTC's Hispanic Culture Club.

Authentic Hispanic dancers will also entertain event goers with a variety of typical Mexican dances. The college's Paducah School of Art and Design (PSAD) students will lead attendees in mask painting. Masks have been used for centuries in traditional dances, ceremonies and in celebrations such as Day of the Dead and Corpus Christi in Mexico and other parts of the Spanish-speaking world.

The month-long celebration also includes other WKCTC activities that are also free and open to the public.

Paducah School of Art and Design Exhibit, 905 Harrison Street
September 15 - October 15
PSAD will feature photographs of Mask of Michoacán in the school's Alcove Gallery. Gallery hours are Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Saturday,10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Kitchens Café Weekly Hispanic Specials
September 16 - October 11, Kitchens Café - 905 Harrison Street
Each week a different Hispanic country will be featured. Specials from inspired from Spain, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Puerta Rico. Kitchens Café is open Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Matheson Coffee Mondays - Café los lunes
September 16, Mexican bread and conchas; October 7, churros
Visit WKCTC's Matheson Library to view a display of Hispanic resources and enjoy free coffee and Hispanic refreshments offered from 8 a.m. until noon.

Culinary Arts Showcase
October 3, 11 a.m. - noon, Anderson Technical Building Bistro
WKCTC culinary art students of Chef Erik Engelland and Spanish students of Señora Carolyn Perry will collaborate for a unique experience that will focus on the Spanish tradition of gathering around small plates of food called tapas. The tapas menu will feature Serrano Ham Fritters, Chorizo Stuffed Dates, Seville Style Gazpacho, Garlic Shrimp Skewers, and many others. Spanish students will share with culinary arts students some basic conversations en español. Reservations required by September 30. Contact Señora Perry at carolyns.perry@kctcs.edu.

For more information about the WKCTC Hispanic Heritage Celebration contact Carolyn Perry at (270) 534-3205 or carolyns.perry@kctcs.edu.

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