Saturday, September 23rd, 12-4pm
Rhythmix Cultural Works, Alameda’s destination for global arts and culture, with the City of Alameda Recreation and Park Department and Public Art Commission, present Nuestros Colores: Art & Culture Festival of the Americas, Saturday, September 23rd from 12:00 - 4:00pm at Chochenyo Park in Alameda.
Bienvenido a Nuestros Colores: Art & Culture Festival of the Americas! From the sounds of the cajón and the rhythms of bomba, to colorful skirts, fabulous footwork and flavorful cuisines, the Rhythmix Nuestros Colores Festival celebrates music, dance, art, food and culture from Latin and Indigenous traditions in an afternoon of fun for the whole family at Chochenyo Park.
Rhythmix is thrilled to present an energetic lineup of local artists, featuring the electrifying beats of The Ka-Hon Ensemble with their soulful Latin American and Spanish melodies, the explosive rhythms of Batey Tambó’s Puerto Rican bomba, the colorful and spirited Colombian folk dance of La Cumbiamba Colombiana, the graceful and captivating Salvadoran folk dance of Ballet Folklorico Flor de Café, and the riveting tropical música Caribeña of Bululú. Get ready for an unforgettable experience of vibrant cultures and artistic expressions!
Explore a diverse range of Latin American art, including handmade crafts from Portal Artesanal, stunning tin art nichos from Devika’s Palacio, unique ritual kits from The Intuitive Goddess, and beautiful feather and bead ear wear and necklaces from Tomás Plata. And don’t forget to get an exquisite hand-painted mehndi from Mancha de Mehndi.
Kids can also unleash their creativity and learn about traditional Latin American art by making their own arte repujado (embossed tin art) and indigenous Taíno symbol rock paintings with local artists Rachel Anne Palacios and Mela Delgado.
¿Tienes hambre? Indulge in a variety of delicious cuisines from our featured food trucks. Savor the authentic flavors of Puerto Rican food by Boriqua Kitchen and Ecuadorian bites by Ceviche & Co. Refresh yourself with sweet acai bowls by Chef Hits The Streets and satisfy your cravings with tacos and boba teas (including horchata flavor!) by Teaqueria.
Nuestros Colores: Art & Culture Festival of the Americas is part of the Rhythmix Performance, Art and Learning “PAL” in the Parks series, which brings family-friendly, multicultural performances of music and dance, hands-on art activities for youth, and culinary treats and dishes from around the world right to your neighborhood. PAL in the Parks is presented in partnership with the City of Alameda Recreation and Park Department and Public Art Commission.
