New in 2009!
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CHASQUIS 5K Fun Run & Family Walk Registration will be at 7:30 – 8:30 am; the race will begin at 9:00 am. Awards ceremony 10:30 am. Click here to register |
2009 Entertainment highlights:
The Sound System for the 2009 WHF, will be sponsored by: Sonido “Alcon” from Centalia, WA.
Dancing Groups: Gemini (Salsa) Portland E. Mayimbe Dance Company- Eduardo & Heather (Salsa) Seattle Rico & Johnny Bravo and Company (Salsa) Hurricane Tumbao (Mambo -Salsa) Portland Rumba Y Cache Dance Company (Home of the only L.A. Style Salsa Classes) Portland Salsa Workshops by:
MC By:
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| Ballet Folklorico "SOL AZTECA": A group of great dancers from Oregon performing a variety of native dances form different regions of Mexico. |  |
| Mexico en la Piel: a group that is committed to sharing one of the most colorful traditions of our neighboring country, the ballet folklorico Mexicano! Through its colorful customs and energetic dances, this group will bring you a taste of Mexico! |  |
Alejandro Rugarcia: Originally from the Federal District of the Mexican Republic. With a voice that captivates and warms the heart, Alejandro interprets many unpublished songs from his family. La voz que cautiva y alegra los corazones Alejandro Rugarcia interprete de la canción bravía y exponente de muchos temas inéditos de su familia, procedente del Distrito Federal República Mexicana solo viéndolo y escuchándole puede describir a La VOZ ALEJANDRO RUGARCIA…….. |
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Las Altenitas de Centralia -- a Mexican folklore dance group sponsored by the Hispanic Community at St. Mary’s Parish in Centralia. Group Las Molas from Olympia, WA Presents: Raices Panameñas, Folklore from Panama Especial presentation by: - Azteca America “Voz y Sentimiento” Noe Mendez presents |
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Events & activities also will include:
Bounce Houses and the Rock Climbing Wall.
The U.S. Army will have a basketball and football shoot.
Centralia Fire Department gave away FREE prizes and had a medic unit and fire trucks on site, and information in Spanish/English.
Centralia Police Department
Lewis County Sheriff's Office, featuring a "Seat Belt Convincer" (a machine ride that simulates a low speed impact while being belted in). Also they will provide Digital ID service, as part of a national effort to provide parents with personal digital safety IDs of their children in the event that their children become lost or missing........and more!
Radio coverage by:
If you'd like to participate at future Washington Hispanic Festivals by performing music, dance, or other Hispanic cultural entertainment, or if your organization would like to present a workshop or other activity, please click here to contact us!
Looking Back
Click here for a sample of some of the exciting entertainment that participated in the 2008 WHF.
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