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En Nueva York se difunde la cultura ecuatoriana con talleres

El Centro Cultural Ecuatoriano Americano, que funciona en Queens (Nueva York), difunde el arte, la cultura y las artesanías ecuatorianas. En marzo pasado se inició el proyecto denominado Programa de Enriquecimiento Cultural Comunitario.

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Ayazamana Dancing Brightens the Dana Arts Center

On Saturday, October 17, the Native American Students Association (NASA) hosted the Ayazamana cultural organization at Brehmer Theater in Dana Arts Center. Junior and NASA member Daniel Messner introduced the show, along with associate professor of Native American Studies and director of the Native American Studies program Carol Ann Lorenz.

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Queens Lawmakers On The Move Oct. 4, 2019

City Council Member Barry S. Grodenchik (D-Bayside, Queens, Bellerose, Douglaston, Floral Park, Fresh Meadows, Glen Oaks, Hollis, Hollis Hills, Holliswood, Jamaica Estates, Little Neck Oakland Gardens, Queens Village) tomorrow will join elected officials and community leaders in officially co-naming the southeast corner of Seward Avenue and 235th Street in Bellerose Manor as “Bernard M. Aquilino Place.”

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The Ecuadorian Harvest

The Embassy of Ecuador in the United States and lifestyle retailer NOVA BOSSA will shine a bright spotlight on the South American country of Ecuador at La Cosecha with a series of free community programs showcasing the bounty of Ecuadorian crafts, food, art, dance, film and travel. #lacosechaecuatoriana

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Inside/Out: Ayazamana Ecuadorian Dance Group

Ayazamana (from the Kichwa word meaning where the soul rests) dance group is mostly composed of new arrival immigrants from Ecuador and first generation Latinx dancers.

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