Celebrate Hispanic Heritage! | Periscope

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage September 15-October 15 each year!

Approximately 1 in 8 people in the United States is Hispanic American. That's over 32 million people! In South Carolina there are more than 95,000 people of Hispanic descent.

Hispanic Heritage Week was created in 1968 to celebrate the growing contributions of Hispanic Americans to our nation. It became Hispanic Heritage Month in 1988 and continues to be supported by the president every year.

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Hispanic Countries & Flags | Periscope

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Although all Hispanic Americans share the Spanish language, they come from different cultural backgrounds. Some trace their ancestors to the Native Americans. Other Hispanic Americans might trace...

Hispanic Customs & Traditions | Periscope

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Hispanic Customs & Traditions | Periscope

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A person does not have to be born in Latin America or Spain to be considered Hispanic. Hispanic customs and traditions, such as language, music and dress, can be passed down from one generation to...

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Seira: Folk Dancer | Periscope

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Seira has made many new friends and has adjusted well to her new home in South Carolina, but she misses the people and culture of Mexico. She introduces her new friends to her Hispanic heritage by...