{"id":2146,"date":"2025-09-15T16:29:18","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T23:29:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/?p=2146"},"modified":"2025-10-03T16:09:22","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T23:09:22","slug":"celebrate-hispanic-heritage-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/2025\/09\/15\/celebrate-hispanic-heritage-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/files\/2025\/09\/image-7-scaled.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/files\/2025\/09\/image-7-1024x427.png\" alt=\"Banner of Latin American flags and flowers, text reading &quot;Hispanic Heritage Month&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-2154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/files\/2025\/09\/image-7-1024x427.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/files\/2025\/09\/image-7-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/files\/2025\/09\/image-7-768x320.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/files\/2025\/09\/image-7-1536x640.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/files\/2025\/09\/image-7-2048x854.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hispanic Heritage Month starts today, September 15! Learning a language is more than memorizing grammar and vocabulary\u2014it\u2019s about connecting with people and cultures from around the world. Hispanic Heritage Month occurs every year from September 15 to October 15, in commemoration of the many independence days and national celebrations across Latin America. Whether it\u2019s meeting new friends at Spanish House\u2019s weekly events, celebrating with Latinx Student Union, or engaging with the Hispanic community in Portland, here are some ways to celebrate Hispanic culture all month long!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>UPDATED! Feliz Cumplea\u00f1os<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/files\/2025\/09\/image-15.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"956\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/files\/2025\/09\/image-15.png\" alt=\"Poster for Latinx Student Union's Feliz Cumplea\u00f1os event, colorful pi\u00f1ata and confetti\" class=\"wp-image-2186\" style=\"width:467px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/files\/2025\/09\/image-15.png 956w, https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/files\/2025\/09\/image-15-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/files\/2025\/09\/image-15-768x498.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Friday, October 3 from 5:00 pm &#8211; 7:00 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join Reed&#8217;s Latinx Student Union in celebrating Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month! There will be food, live music, pi\u00f1atas, and more from cultures across Latin America. You definitely don&#8217;t want to miss it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>NEW! Taller: Arroz con Leche<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/files\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-29-at-2.04.41-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/files\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-29-at-2.04.41-PM-768x1024.png\" alt=\"Arroz con leche\" class=\"wp-image-2185\" style=\"width:366px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/files\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-29-at-2.04.41-PM-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/files\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-29-at-2.04.41-PM-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/files\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-29-at-2.04.41-PM.png 894w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Saturday, October 4 at 5:00 pm, in Spanish House 1 (Language Plaza)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn how to cook a traditional dessert from Latin America, perfect for cozy fall vibes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Noche de Trivia: \u00a1Edici\u00f3n Mes de la Herencia Hispana!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thursday, September 18 at 6:30 pm, in Spanish House 2 (Canyon House)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hosted by the Spanish House and Language Scholars, this trivia night is all about Latin American culture and history! (There will be prizes!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/files\/2025\/09\/image-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/files\/2025\/09\/image-2-819x1024.png\" alt=\"Map outline of Latin America\" class=\"wp-image-2147\" style=\"width:365px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/files\/2025\/09\/image-2-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/files\/2025\/09\/image-2-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/files\/2025\/09\/image-2-768x961.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/files\/2025\/09\/image-2.png 980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>La Merienda<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every Wednesday, 7:00 pm in Spanish House 1 (Language Plaza)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Spanish House and Language Scholars host weekly conversation nights to practice Spanish and enjoy snacks and drinks! All levels are welcome, don\u2019t be afraid!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/files\/2025\/09\/image-4.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/files\/2025\/09\/image-4-766x1024.png\" alt=\"Poster for Spanish House's La Merienda event, impressionist painting of a family around the table\" class=\"wp-image-2149\" style=\"width:402px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/files\/2025\/09\/image-4-766x1024.png 766w, https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/files\/2025\/09\/image-4-224x300.png 224w, https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/files\/2025\/09\/image-4-768x1027.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/files\/2025\/09\/image-4.png 920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hispanic Heritage Month Displays<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All month long, in the Library Lobby and GCC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The time has come! Latinx Student Union has put up their vibrant Hispanic Heritage Month displays across campus. Take a few minutes to read them and learn more about Reed\u2019s Latinx community and must-know Latinx cultural icons!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/files\/2025\/09\/image-5.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/files\/2025\/09\/image-5-1024x768.png\" alt=\"Colorful bulletin board featuring Latino media recommendations and map outline of Latin America\" class=\"wp-image-2150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/files\/2025\/09\/image-5-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/files\/2025\/09\/image-5-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/files\/2025\/09\/image-5-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/files\/2025\/09\/image-5-1536x1152.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/files\/2025\/09\/image-5.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodtheatre.org\/series\/portland-latin-american-film-festival\/\"><strong>Portland Latin American Film Festival<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>September 24 &#8211; November 12 at the Hollywood Theatre<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy films from Latin America all month long at the Hollywood Theatre (accessible from Reed by line 75)! Films will be screened in Spanish\/Portuguese with English subtitles, make sure to check out the lineup to discover films for your watchlist!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/files\/2025\/09\/image-6.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"389\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/files\/2025\/09\/image-6-1024x389.png\" alt=\"Poster for Portland Latin American Film Festival, film reel around a woman\" class=\"wp-image-2151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/files\/2025\/09\/image-6-1024x389.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/files\/2025\/09\/image-6-300x114.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/files\/2025\/09\/image-6-768x292.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/files\/2025\/09\/image-6.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hispanic Heritage Month starts today, September 15! Learning a language is more than memorizing grammar and vocabulary\u2014it\u2019s about connecting with people and cultures from around the world. Hispanic Heritage Month occurs every year from September 15 to October 15, in commemoration of the many independence days and national celebrations across Latin America. 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