Día de la Cultura Latina: Autumn Heritage & Dance Gathering

Curator's brief

“An annual cross-cultural gathering uniting Latin American folklore, artisan gastronomy, and open-air salsa and bachata social dancing in central Estepona.”

Event overview

Organized under the municipal umbrella of Compartiendo Culturas, Estepona’s Día de la Cultura Latina celebrates the resident Latin American diaspora through an open-air day of gastronomy, folklore, and social dance. Staged across the open grounds of Parque del Nuevo Calvario, the gathering transitions from midday culinary kiosks featuring authentic arepas, empanadas, and regional specialties into afternoon dance exhibitions and live brass-and-percussion sets. The evening concludes with open social dancing and a municipal dance showcase.

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