The Hilltopper Organization for Latin American Students (HOLAS) will host its All Around the World Event on Monday, September 16th.
Since 2021, HOLAS has held the event annually to celebrate the diversity of people and their cultures at WKU. Students who attend can participate in activities, watch performances, eat food and win prizes.
Ten countries will be represented including the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Chile, Venezuela, Peru, Mexico, El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala.
Valery Garcia, the President of HOLAS and a senior social work and Spanish double major, said she hopes the event can be cherished for its efforts to represent so many different backgrounds.
“I hope students will gain a deeper appreciation for the diversity of each country represented, and that they enjoy the music and food unique to each culture,” Garcia said.
The All Around the World event will begin at 6:00 pm at the WKU Fine Arts Center. Que Pasa Tacos is serving food to the first 100 guests who attend.
Monday marks only the beginning of HOLAS’ plans for Hispanic Heritage Month. The organization will host movies, game nights, and guest speakers in the following days.
Interested students can find more information on HOLAS’ Instagram account, @wkuholas.
News Reporter Larkin Ivory can be reached at [email protected].
