Venture Richmond
Representing the merger of Richmond Renaissance, City Celebrations,
River District Alliance and Richmond Riverfront Corporation.
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¿Qué Pasa? Festival of Virginia
Saturday, September 15th
12:00pm – 8:00pm
Science Museum of Virginia
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¿Qué Pasa? Festival of Virginia
Saturday, September 15th
12:00pm – 8:00pm
Science Museum of Virginia
The 6th Annual Virginia Que Pasa Festival Shares the Richness of Hispanic Culture and Highlights Education in a New Venue at
The Science Museum of Virginia
The excitement, color and richness of the Latin way of life will all
come together in flavor, sound and style at Virginia's annual
celebration of Hispanic culture. Performing artists, cuisine and a
rainbow of arts and crafts from Spain to the Caribbean to South,
Central and North America will be showcased at the 6th Annual Que Pasa
Festival of Virginia. The day also marks the first day of National
Hispanic Heritage Month.
The festival provides an opportunity to share the Hispanic culture
and spirit, says Michel Zajur, president of the Virginia Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce (VAHCC), which is hosting the event in partnership
with State Farm Insurance. Virginia's Hispanic population is more than
427,000 and the Commonwealth's fastest-growing ethnic community. More
than 10,000 visitors from around the Commonwealth and region are
expected to attend the event, which will be held rain or shine, in
tents and in the science museum.
"This festival brings the Hispanic culture and experience to
everyone, right here in the heart of Virginia," Zajur says. "There will
be great music and performing arts, delicious food and unique arts and
crafts. As its name means in Spanish, the festival is the Hispanic
"what's happening" in the Commonwealth."
"We're honored and delighted to once again be a title sponsor of
Que Pasa and our relationship with the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce," says Evan Taylor, multicultural marketing coordinator for
State Farm. "This is a great opportunity for State Farm and our good
neighbor agents to support the diverse and beautiful culture of a
community on the grassroots level by reminding all of our customers the
value of State Farm goes beyond insurance, especially with the
educational element this year's event offers through the venue of the
Science Museum of Virginia."
Tickets for the festival are $10 for
adults and free for children age 12 and under. Free parking is
available on site at the museum and within walking distance in nearby
public and private high school lots and at the DMV. Advanced ticket
sales are available at the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at
10700 Midlothian Turnpike in Richmond. Two dollar discount coupons are
being offered from most State Farm Insurance agents in the Commonwealth
and though the festival's sponsors.
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09.14.2007
