Fiesta De las Flores 1982

Evelyn Gallegos
La Fiesta de las Flores are the oldest Hispanic Festival in the south west. The three
day Fiesta is held each year during the Labor Day weekend and emphases El Paso
Hispanic heritage and culture. The festival attracts 20,00 to 30,00 visitors from El
Paso country, New Mexico , West Texas, and the state of Chihuahua Mexico.

Ideas and values Geographical

The ways people involved in a
particular historical event thought Influences
about life.

The first fiesta was organized in the

Segundo Barrio in El Paso. The Fiesta
de Las Flores, a family oriented event
allows children free admission and also
features Latino and southwestern cuisine.
Latino organizations participate in the
Fiesta by sponsoring a queen candidate
and selling traditional Mexican and
regional food.

Social Issues

The ways people involved in a

particular historical event related to
each other
The Senior Citizen Appreciation Dance was
established seven years ago to provide
entertainment to the seniors in our region
free of charge.

The difference time and place in

a particular historical event

a) Their Mission- To advance El Paso del

Norte community through
education, cultural awareness,
human rights and economic progress
b) Their Vision- A El Paso community
that embraces Hispanic heritage ,
cultural and the arts.

Cultural Issues

The way customs and traditions

of people influenced the
developments of a particular
cultural event.

The rich and diverse Hispanic and

Latino culture and traditions, as well as
the beauty of the arts and wealth of
talent that has enhanced the quality of
life in our region has provided an is the
nucleus for a containing successful
cultural event

For over fifty years the focus has been to provide the finest in entertainment and enjoyment at
the largest cultural celebration in the south west. The ultimate goal is to expand the annual
fiesta De Las Flores and present cultural events that celebrate the unique regional of our
Hispanic Heritage.

Notes
The rich and diverse Hispanic and Latino culture and traditions, as well, as the
beauty of the arts and wealth of talent that has enhanced the quality of life in our
region has provided and is the nucleus for a continuing successful cultural event.
The Fiesta de la Flores has been the catalyst that has encouraged and motivated
our children not only to stay in school but to seek higher education. For young
Latino families and their children, exposure to the finest national and international
performers, as well as, the local and regional artists has brought pride in their
culture and heritage.
For over fifty years the focus has been to provide the finest in entertainment and
enjoyment at the largest cultural celebration in the southwest. The ultimate goal is
to expand the annual Fiesta De Las Flores and present cultural events that celebrate
the unique regional attributes of our Hispanic heritage.
The ways customs and traditions of people in+uenced the developments of a particular cultural event.
The Fiesta de las Flores, a family oriented event allows children free admission, and
also features Latino and southwestern cuisine. The eighty (80) booths are sponsored
by local organizations and businesses to promote their culinary art that add
enjoyment to the festivities. The booths also feature games such as La Loteria and
games of skills. Ninoville provides rides for young children. The Fiesta features over
100 entertainers and their supporting staff which stay in local hotels. Average
attendance at the Fiesta is 15,000 to 30,000 patrons.
The first Fiesta de las Flores was organized in the Segundo Barrio in El Paso at
Oregon and Fifth Streets. It moved to Hugo Meyer baseball field at Washington Park
in 1956 and to the El Paso County Coliseum ten years ago. Since the first Fiesta,
civic and charitable Latino organizations participate in the Fiesta by sponsoring a
queen candidate and selling traditional Mexican and regional food, as well as arts
and crafts. Professional and aspiring local performing artists provide the
entertainment, and, the Huacha tournament (similar to the American horseshoe
competition) brought skilled teams from throughout the Southwest and California to
the World Huacha competition of the Fiesta de las Flores. For many years, The
Fiesta de las Flores queen was selected during the Fiesta and crowned at an
elaborate coronation filled with pomp and pageantry at the El Paso County
Coliseum. Nationally known bands are brought from Hollywood, California, Texas,
Mexico and Mexico City to perform at this important social event. In recent years,
the queen has been crowed immediately after the selection at The Fiesta on Sunday
night.
The Fiesta de las Flores Hispanic Cultural Center has been striving to establish a
Hispanic Cultural Center that will promote artistic, heritage and cultural activities
highlighting the rich history and artistic talent of our region; stimulate creativity and
motivate our youth to develop artistic skills that will have significant implications for
educational success; and, organize and sponsor the Annual Fiesta de las Flores as a
signature International cultural event that will include all segments of our

population .The Annual Fiesta de las Flores is the City of El Pasos largest Hispanic
Heritage event.
The Senior Citizen Appreciation Dance was established seven years ago to provide
entertainment to the seniors in our region free of charge. This extremely popular
event draws approximately 1200 attendees annually. In addition to the Fiesta de las
Flores and the Golf Tournament Scholarship Tournament, FHCCI also engage in
numerous educational and charitable projects to improve the quality of life in our
Region. The organization participates in philanthropic cultural events and activities
throughout the year, especially with students from K-12. Approximately 1.8 million
dollars has been awarded in scholarships to high school graduates and college
student
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