Cultural Events

We have LOTS of great cultural events going on in the Holland area this week. Hopefully, you have time to make it to one or two!

Tulipanes

Tulipanes is a Latino art and film festival downtown Holland. While many of the films are geared toward an older audience, there are plenty of other family friendly activities!

Food Booths in Centennial Park
Try something new like tamales from Taco Fiesta or sopes from Margarita’s!
When: Fri 11-11, Sat 11-8, Sun 12-4

Lucia Gonzalez, Storyteller
Mrs. Gonzalez was born in Cuba and has also lived in Spain, Mexico, Venezuela, and Miami. She collects folktales from the Spanish-speaking world and tells them in English in order to pass them on to English-speaking children.
When: Friday, 4:15, Centennial Park
Friday, 6:15, Park Theatre
Saturday, 11 am, Centennial Park
Saturday, 1:30 pm, Park Theatre

Flamenco
Flamenco is the passionate music and dance of Spain. Costumes, guitar music, hand clapping, and intricate footwork combine to make a spectacular show!
When: Friday, 6:30, Centennial Park

Giant Piñata
Come see a traditional Mexican piñata in the shape of a six-pointed star. Children will WATCH as it is broken. Then, they will be able to pick up treats and small gifts.
When: Saturday, 10am, Centennial Park

Faith and Worship Celebration
The bilingual worship service will be in English and Spanish. Pastor Tomás Ivans of Esperanza Covenant Church in GR will lead the service. A children’s choir from El Puente (Zeeland Christian-Holland Christian Spanish Immersion school) will be participating in the service.
When: Sunday, 3pm, Centennial Park

**With the exception of the food booths, all of the activities I have listed are free to attend. For more information, including a complete list of activities, please visit:
www.tulipanes.org


¡Viva México!

Join us in celebrating Mexico’s Independence Day! Holland Christian High School and Love In the Name of Christ of Allendale will be sponsoring a family oriented celebration. Come join us to sample authentic Mexican food, play games, hit piñatas, learn about Mexican culture, and get to know some of your West Michigan-Mexican neighbors!

Tuesday, September 16th
6:30-9:00 PM (Come when you can, leave when you must.)
At Rusk Christian Reformed Church
10354 92nd Ave. Zeeland 49464
No Charge!