THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 2, 2022 Page 7 FESTIVAL | FROM PAGE 6 Carmen Romero danced cumbia to “El Sombrero Azul,” or “The Blue Hat.” Mexican and El Salvadorian dance reflected their cultures through axes and hoes. Catherine Hernandez showed off her dress. Conjunto Tropical Salvadoreño Musica Canpirana – translated to tropical Salvadorian group – performed folk music during Saturday’s Multicultural Festival at the Lafayette School. Silvia Lainez, Tiffany Henriquez and Jose Pleitez displayed their traditional dress and the El Salvadorian flag. Angel and Henry Marcia were awarded a certificate of appreciation from Immaculate Conception Parish Administrator Rev. Joseph Chacha Marwa during Saturday’s Second Annual Multicultural Festival at Lafayette School. Members of El Grupo Torogoz performed. The torogoz bird is the national bird of El Salvador. Pictured from left to right: Back row: Emily Lopez, Elias Hernandez, Carmen Romero, Catherine Hernandez, Tiffany Henriquez and Hailey Ramos; top row: Silvia Lainez, Katherine Villanueva, Katherine Lopez, Manuel Monteagudo, Juan Fernandez, Jose Pleitez and Esperanza Merino. Ready for a quick game of soccer are these gentlemen taking the field at the Lafayette School grounds on Saturday. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Esperanza Merino alongside Katherine and Emily Lopez danced to “El Sombrero Azul.”
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