{"id":34856,"date":"2026-09-30T13:26:22","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T20:26:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/?p=34856"},"modified":"2026-09-30T13:26:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T20:26:22","slug":"proclamacion-del-mes-de-la-herencia-hispana-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/en\/proclamacion-del-mes-de-la-herencia-hispana-2\/","title":{"rendered":"The Culture That Unites Us Deserves Recognition and Support"},"content":{"rendered":"

*Casa C\u00edrculo Cultural and the Latino Community Council of Redwood City receive San Mateo County\u2019s Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

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Casa C\u00edrculo Cultural y el Latino Community Council of Redwood City reciben la proclamaci\u00f3n del Mes de la Herencia Hispana en el Condado de San Mateo. Foto: P360P<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The recognition of Casa Circulo Cultural<\/a> and to Latino Community Council of Redwood City (LCCRC)<\/a>, chosen to receive the Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation from the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, carries meaning far beyond a ceremony. It publicly affirms the value of those who work every day to preserve our roots, bring families together, and build a community where everyone feels they belong.<\/span><\/p>\n

In recognizing the period from September 15 through October 15, the county celebrated the history, cultures, and contributions of Latino communities. It also emphasized an essential truth: our community is diverse. It includes Indigenous, Afro-Latino, and immigrant experiences, alongside those of families who have lived in this country for generations. Recognizing that diversity allows us to celebrate our heritage with greater depth and respect.<\/span><\/p>\n

Casa C\u00edrculo Cultural has made culture a meeting place for generations. Through art, dance, education, and community participation, it creates spaces where children can discover their abilities, adults can share their knowledge, and families can strengthen their sense of belonging. Behind every performance and every class are teachers, artists, volunteers, and parents whose efforts sustain this work.<\/span><\/p>\n

In accepting the proclamation, founder Ver\u00f3nica Esc\u00e1mez represented those very people. The recognition also belongs to those who prepare materials, support students, teach choreography, or give their time so others can find opportunities. Their work demonstrates that culture is part of a community\u2019s education, well-being, and daily life.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Latino Community Council of Redwood City, in turn, has helped keep traditions alive through celebrations such as Fiestas Patrias. Arnoldo Arreola, the organization\u2019s chair, thanked the officials, partners, and volunteers who make these gatherings possible. When downtown Redwood City fills with families, music, and dance, public space also becomes a place of shared memory, connection, and cultural pride.<\/span><\/p>\n

These celebrations allow younger generations to connect with their families\u2019 stories. A child who watches a traditional dance, hears their language, or recognizes a grandparent\u2019s custom receives a message that can stay with them for a lifetime: their story has value and deserves to be shared.<\/span><\/p>\n

The presentation of an artwork by Fernando Escartiz, inspired by Mexico\u2019s Angel of Independence, added symbolic meaning to the gathering. The laurel wreath and broken chain evoke honor, victory, and freedom. At a ceremony dedicated to cultural heritage, these symbols invite reflection on the dignity of families who have built their lives here and their right to express their language, traditions, and origins with pride.<\/span><\/p>\n

Public recognition is valuable. Its lasting impact, however, will depend on continued, concrete opportunities. During the meeting, interest was expressed in expanding Casa C\u00edrculo Cultural\u2019s programming into District 2 and bringing proposals for support before the Board. That possibility deserves follow-through: making cultural and educational programs available to more families requires resources, space, and sustained collaboration.<\/span><\/p>\n

We thank the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors for recognizing Casa C\u00edrculo Cultural and LCCRC. Honoring these organizations also honors the people who build community through their work and generosity. May this proclamation inspire a lasting commitment so that more children, young people, and adults can learn, create, and participate\u2014carrying their roots with pride and finding opportunities to build their future.<\/span><\/p>\n

You may be interested in:<\/strong> Escultor Escartiz trae \u00c1ngel de la Independencia a San Francisco para celebrar fiestas patrias mexicanas<\/a><\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

*Casa C\u00edrculo Cultural y el Latino Community Council of Redwood City reciben la proclamaci\u00f3n del Mes de la Herencia Hispana en el Condado de San Mateo El reconocimiento a Casa C\u00edrculo Cultural y al Latino Community Council of Redwood City (LCCRC), elegidos para recibir la proclamaci\u00f3n del Mes de la Herencia Hispana por parte de […]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":34857,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9,14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-34856","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-community","category-cover"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34856","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34856"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34856\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":34858,"href":"https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34856\/revisions\/34858"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34857"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34856"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=34856"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=34856"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}