At Estafeta USA we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month as an occasion to honor our culture, roots and values. It is also an excellent opportunity to show who we are and where we come from! That is why we’re sharing our 5 key facts about Hispanic Heritage month as observed in the United States.
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Why Hispanic Heritage Month in observed in the United States.
- Its purpose is to recognize the contributions of the Latino and Hispanic communities to American society throughout history.
- Likewise, it’s about celebrating the growing presence of the Latino and Hispanic population in the country today.
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How Hispanic Heritage Month originated.
- National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually September 15 to October 15.
- It started in 1968, when the United States Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week.
- In 1980 President Reagan, in pursuing President Ford’s initiative, obtained congressional approval in 1988 to extend it to one month.
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Why it’s observed on this date.
- The month-long celebration starts on September 15 for an important reason.
- It is celebrated from September 15th as it is the Independence Day of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Similarly, September 16 is Mexico’s Independence Day, and Chile’s 18th.
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How Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated.
- In 2021 Hispanic Heritage Month is being celebrated with events that could not be held last year. And there are a number of activities, both locally and at the federal level.
- Additionally, there are several events in the artistic field, where Latino participation is quite significant.
- But the best way to celebrate is to share with neighbors and friends the contributions of Latinos to the country.
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What it means for the Hispanic community in the USA.
- This celebration is an excellent opportunity to recognize the contributions of Latin Americans and Hispanics to the U.S. society.
- Historically, Latinos have fought for the country in every war since the Revolution.
- And today, their contributions are in all areas, from arts and entertainment, sports, science, education, to government administration, and business.
At Estafeta USA we’re proud to belong to the increasing Hispanic business group in the United States. And we are equally proud to be part of the Hispanic community in the USA. Especially, we are honored to have an amazing staff of Hispanic employees and suppliers, as well as our esteemed clients.
We salute them all on this date and encourage them to continue sharing the values of our rich culture. Happy Hispanic and Latin-American Heritage Month, let’s keep honoring our roots and our values!