THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 17, 2025 Page 11 FESTIVAL | FROM PAGE 1 dress the crowd in Spanish! The festival was very well attended, which was not surprising, considering that it offered empanadas for $1, colorfully dressed dancers and music that made it hard to keep still. The atmosphere was joyous, with young and old alike enjoying the show. Members of the Senior Center entertained us with a stunning Latin dance routine performed with their teacher, Luis Arango, which amazed everyone. Primera Clase Latin Band played all types of rhythms; special guest singers presented various genres of Latin music. The dancer groups were spectacular. They delighted the audience with extraordinary performances of traditional dances, which showcased their colorful costumes — beautiful full circle skirts, which flared out dramatically with every turn and spin. Every movement reflected the passion and joy of the culture and drew the audience’s eyes. ¡Fantástico! Gladys Rivera Rogers, President of NSHA, and her team outdid themselves to bring this happy event to Malden and share it with our neighbors. NSHA would like to wholeheartedly thank their sponsors, without whom the event would not have been possible: Bread of Life, Cambridge Health Alliance, Chinese Culture Connection, DCF Foster Parent Recruitment, Friends of the Malden Public Library, Malden Reads, Malden Pride, Mass Senior Action Council, Tufts Medical, YMCA, Anna Thai Embroidery, Chris Burgan, John Saia and many more! The North Shore Hispanic Association is always looking for new members to continue the legacy — contact NHSA at northshorehispanicassociation@gmail.com. Raising the Tu Hispanidad Flag: NSHA President Gladys Rivera Rogers and Mayor Gary Christenson. Parade flags at City Hall Plaza A Hispanic dancer in red Friends of the Malden Public Library’s Hispanic Heritage Month table Friends of the Malden Public Library members Dave Ball and Katia Enríquez-O’Meara A special guest singer A special guest singer Hispanic dancers Primera Clase Latin Band Luis Arango and Senior Center dancers Flags over Malden Primera Clase Latin Band Hispanic dancers in white dresses
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