The Andes Mountains curve through seven South American countries: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile and Argentina. The indigenous peoples of the Andes have developed a distinct and vibrant culture which flourishes wherever their communities take root. In New Jersey, this native Andean presence is seen in the intricate and colorful murals painted on the walls of buildings, it is savored enthusiastically in restaurants and private kitchens, and it is heard and enjoyed at music and dance festivals.<\/p>\n The 2019 Latino Celebration exhibition and public program series will explore the rich history of the Andes and illustrate how Andean culture is vibrantly alive in New Jersey through art, food, music, and more.<\/p>\n The exhibition Andean Culture Alive in New Jersey was curated by N\u00e9lida Silva (guest curator) and Yesenia L\u00f3pez, Director, New Jersey Hispanic Research and Information Center at the Newark Public Library. It is open during regular Library hours, Monday through Saturday, with free admission \u2013 2nd Floor Gallery, September 18 through December 31, 2019. Group visits\/gallery talks can be arranged by calling the Sala Hispanoamericana: 973-733-7772.<\/p>\n Wednesday, September 18th – <\/strong>6-8 PM <\/strong>|<\/strong> Centennial Hall <\/p>\n Saturday, September 28th – <\/strong>2-5 PM <\/strong>|<\/strong> 2nd Floor James Brown African American Room <\/p>\n Thursday, October 10th – 6-8 PM | Centennial Hall <\/p>\n Saturday, October 26th – 2-5 PM | Centennial Hall <\/p>\n Saturday, November 9th – 2-5 PM | Centennial Hall <\/p>\n Wednesday, November 20th – 6-8 PM | Centennial Hall<\/strong>![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.npl.org\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Carnival-Devil-Mask-signature-image-300x203.jpg\")
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\n<\/strong>Opening Reception: Andean Culture Alive in New Jersey
\n<\/em>Join us for the opening of the 2019 Latino Celebration at the Library. View the exhibit, enjoy a lively folk music and dance performance by Ver\u00f3nica Killawawa y su Grupo Corazones de Bamb\u00fa, savor traditional Andean dishes, and learn how Andean culture is alive today in New Jersey. Keynote speaker, N\u00e9lida Silva<\/a>, protagonist of the films, Soy Andina and Return to the Andes. Click here to view the event -><\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.npl.org\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Picture1-300x221.png\")
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\n<\/strong>Film Screening: Return to the Andes<\/em>
\nDocumentary filmmaker, Mitchell Teplitsky<\/a> presents his new film, Return to the Andes \u2013 a sequel to the 2007 documentary, Soy Andina. In Return to the Andes, a Peruvian woman living in New York City travels back to her birthplace to help local women start their own businesses \u2014 and ends up running for mayor. Will she become the first woman to be elected mayor of her town, running on a platform of sustainable development and anti-corruption? The screening will be followed by commentary and Q & A with Teplitsky and protagonist, N\u00e9lida Silva<\/a>. Click here to view the event -><\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.npl.org\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Return-to-the-Andes-300x169.jpg\")
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\n<\/strong>Musical Performance: Dancing to the Andes
\n<\/em>An evening of Andean music and dance performances by various Andean groups: Sumac Punchau, from Per\u00fa, Bolivia and Chile; and Bien al Sur, from Argentina. Click here to view the event -><\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.npl.org\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Picture2-300x89.jpg\")
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\n<\/strong>Food Event: A Taste of the Andes
\n<\/em>The Andean region is home to a wealth of food products, dishes, and cooking techniques. Over 3,000 species of potato, various types of corn, and grains and seeds like quinoa originated in the Andes. Nutritionist, Ana Mar\u00eda Quispe<\/a>, will demonstrate how we can all enjoy a healthy, affordable diet through Andean foodways. The public will have the opportunity to sample traditional dishes of the Andean regions. Click here to view the event -><\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.npl.org\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Ana-Maria-Quispe-LC-2019-280x300.jpg\")
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\n<\/strong>Children’s Fest | Pachamama
\n<\/i>An afternoon-long family program featuring crafts for children and a screening of the animated movie, Pachamama \u2013the story of a spirited boy who dreams of becoming a shaman and goes on a brave mission to rescue a sacred statue that is taken from his Andean village.
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\n<\/em><\/strong>Panel Discussion: Immigration in the Arts<\/em>
\nImmigrants have always been the lifeblood of New Jersey. They\u2019ve expanded our labor force, enriched our culture, seasoned our food, and breathed new life into the arts. Join us for a moderated discussion about the effects of new immigration legislation on the immigrant art community in the state. Updates on DACA and immigrant rights will be discussed as well. Panelists: Nedia Morsy<\/a> of Make the Road NJ; Daniela C. V\u00e9lez<\/a> of UndocuJersey; immigration attorney, Carmen Carrillo<\/a>, Esq; multidisciplinary artist Maria de Los Angeles<\/a>; and immigrant Latinx artist, Layqa Nuna Yuwar<\/a>. Click here to view the event -><\/a><\/p>\n
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