Welcome to the Pachanga
RISAS 2011
A ‘PACHANGA’, a get-together or gathering, is a traditional Latino festivity and an opportunity for family, friends and community to get together and celebrate an important event. Our ‘Pachanga’ events are planned to increase support, awareness and outreach of local community arts and cultural understandings that include the rich heritage of the vast international communities of Northwest Indiana.
Events past and future include:
Risas y Ritmo
Latino comics together with music & rhythm,
and dance competition.
H.I.P.H.O.P.
Health Informational Programs
Helping Our People aims at educating youth.
Locos of Comedy
National comics in an evening of laughter
and entertainment.
Dia de los Muertos
-Day of the Dead-
Cultural display of memorabilia and
decorated family altars.
Noche de Celebracion
-Night of Celebration-
Performing arts are the focus in
these multi-ethnic presentations.
International Holiday Festival
Traditions are celebrated with cultural exhibits, holiday music and ethnic food and drink.
Dia De Los Reyes
Children from needy family receive gifts.
Come and Volunteer
Our volunteer Board Members are invaluable with providing assistance in delivering services to our clients and the community at large. Please consider donating your time and
support in the very near future.