The Webb County Heritage Foundation (WCHF) invites the public to celebrate Mexican independence with a colorful experience of regional heritage on Thursday, September 16, at the Villa Antigua® Border Heritage Museum, 810 Zaragoza St.
Admission is free.
A special video entitled “History & Folklore” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. outdoors, in the patio of the museum. Seating will be available. The video showcases the Gabriela Mendoza-Garcia Ballet Folklórico performing the regional dances of Mexico. It was filmed at some of Laredo’s most iconic landmarks.
“This video is a beautiful blend of our two missions,” said Margarita Araiza, WCHF Executive Director. Each dance segment contains an explanation of the background of the dances and is accompanied by a brief narrative recounting the stories of each historic site.
“It is an entertaining and colorful way to learn about our heritage,” she said.
The Foundation will host a “Mex Fest” reception in the Philip V Room of La Posada Hotel t hat same evening, featuring a delicious assortment of Mexican tacos, botanas, and assorted snacks, with a cash bar.
Admission to the reception is $40 with tickets available at the WCHF office at 500 Flores Ave. or at www.webbheritage.org. The reception will take place from 6 to 11 p.m.
An exhibit of regional Mexican dance costumes and indigenous clothing from the private collection of Gabriela Mendoza-Garcia will be on display at the Border Heritage Museum until September 18.
The public is requested to wear facemasks for all events.
For more information, contact the WCHF at (956) 727-0977.
