Amigos De Seattle Grants

Amigos De Seattle

Amigos de Seattle will organize a series of family-oriented workshops about Guatemalan culture, history, and peoples. Workshops will feature folkloric performances and cultural exchange and be held in early 2017 at the South Park Community Center. This project will unite members of the diverse Guatemalan community in the Seattle area along with people interested in experiencing Guatemalan cultural expression.

Amigos De Seattle

Colors of Heritage: Central American Folklore and Culture celebrates and preserves the traditions, music, dance, and history of Central America. Amigos de Seattle will host free and open to the public workshops in focusing on a different country—Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. Activities include folklore performances, traditional attire displays, and cultural exchanges, with live broadcasts on ADS Radio and social media. By offering traditional dances, instruments, and oral histories, it fosters cultural pride, intercultural understanding, and provides a platform for Central American artists. Engaging youth, families, and the broader community, the program promotes cultural continuity, inclusion, and mutual respect for future generations. The workshops will be held at Vee Sau Preschool Community Hall located at 1200 10th Ave E Seattle WA. The anticipated project completion date is November 30, 2026.