Latin American Heritage Month Festival 2025: Gastown

For the seven consecutive year, Latincouver will celebrate Latin American Heritage Month in BC, by bringing a series of interactive events that include a combination of artists performances, art exhibitions, workshops, online workshops, forums, and events to commemorate the rich and fascinating Latin American heritage and its influence in BC and Canada.

Events
- Chilean Live Experience & Winery Tasting Date: OCT 18 Location: Latin Plaza Hub, Gastown Time: 7 P.M.
Join the Chilean community in Vancouver for a night of music, dance, and authentic cuisine. This lively celebration features folkloric performances, cueca dancing, and Chilean flavors, creating a space where traditions are proudly shared with the broader community and new generations.

- Brazilian Live Experience Date: OCT 24 Location: Latin Plaza Hub, Gastown Time: 7 P.M.
Celebrate the vibrant culture of Brazil at the Brazilian Live Experience in Vancouver. This high-energy evening combines live Brazilian music, dance, and Afro-Brazilian heritage in an unforgettable cultural showcase.
Feel the rhythms of samba, forró, and Afro-Brazilian beats while enjoying dynamic performances that highlight the resilience, joy, and unity of Brazil’s traditions. Whether you love Brazilian culture or are discovering it for the first time, this event offers an authentic and immersive experience in the heart of Gastown.

- Colombian Intimate Experience Date: OCT 25 Location: Latin Plaza Hub, Gastown Time: 7 P.M.
Experience an intimate evening of live Colombian music at the Latin Plaza Hub in Gastown. The Colombian Intimate Party brings you closer to the sounds of Colombia with performances that capture the country’s spirit through every melody and rhythm.
This year, we are proud to feature Danny Carmona, a Colombian-born singer-songwriter now based in Victoria, Canada. Danny began her artistic journey in New York City, training in acting, modeling, and dance before moving to Canada’s Pacific coast, where she recorded her first albums and earned a degree in journalism. Beyond her work as a presenter and actress in films and commercials, she has become a beloved voice in the Latin music scene. Her songs create a heartfelt connection with audiences, blending emotion and authenticity in every performance.
Danny Carmona will be joined by a special guest artist, adding another layer of richness to this unforgettable night. Together, they will deliver an evening filled with warmth, rhythm, and cultural pride — where music becomes a bridge to connection and every beat celebrates the joyful essence of Colombia.

Special Note: During this event, we will also be celebrating the birthday of Latincouver’s Executive Director, Paola Murillo. Join us in honoring her leadership and passion alongside this night of music and culture.

WORKSHOPS Gastown
- Storytime: Tales from Día de los Muertos Date: OCT 18 Location: Latin Plaza Hub, Gastown Time: 3 P.M. – 4 P.M.

- Brazilian Capoeira Date: OCT 24 Location: Latin Plaza Hub, Gastown Time: 5 P.M. – 6 P.M.
Discover the power of Capoeira, the Afro-Brazilian art form that blends martial arts, dance, acrobatics, and music. Born as an expression of resistance and identity, Capoeira is today a celebration of resilience and community. Participants of all ages will try basic movements and rhythms while learning its inspiring history.

- Colombian Traditional Dance Date: OCT 25 Location: Latin Plaza Hub, Gastown Time: 5 P.M. – 6 P.M.
Discover the vibrant rhythms of Colombia through dances that blend Indigenous, African, and Spanish influences. This workshop explores the cultural richness of cumbia, mapalé, currulao, abozao, rumba campesina, sanjuanero, pasillo, and La Guaneña.

Regional Journey:
- Pacific (Currulao & Abozao): Elegant, energetic, and rooted in tradition
- Atlantic (Cumbia & Mapalé): Iconic, joyful, and powerful
- Andes (Rumba Campesina): Lively and full of camaraderie
- South (Sanjuanero, Pasillo & La Guaneña): Graceful, symbolic, and proud
What You’ll Learn:
-Basic steps and musicality
-Cultural meaning of each dance
-History and traditions behind every rhythm
-Step into Colombia’s spirit of celebration and connect with its heritage through movement.
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