White Oak Amphiheatre was the setting for a Cinco de Mayo festival this past Sunday afternoon. This was a family-friendly event that brought out a crowd to listen to music by the group Conjunto Rio Grande. This group is from a small town called San Lorenzo, Rio Grande, Zacatecas, Mexico. Their genre is norteño music and their beginnings date back to 1974. One of their most famous songs is "Gracias por existir." Thank you for existing; and they played it Sunday. If the seats look rather empty, it is because people were down in front dancing away the afternoon.
At the event, healthcare providers were on site to get people signed up for dental screenings, healthcare plans, and check ups. Also, the Spanish language radio station, La Raza 98.3 had a visible and audible presence at the event. We get a little chuckle when trying to listen to 98.3 in the car, as 98.1 is WBRF-FM a classic country, outlaw country, bluegrass and old-time station. You can travel from rural North Carolina to rural Mexico with a 2/10 shift of the radio dial. Depending on where you are, one is easier to tune in than the other. Both stations have a loyal following, and we like both.
As for Sunday, the event was enjoyed by all. Families waited in line at food trucks for delicious, authentic dishes from Mexico and Central America. The fruit cups and snow cones were refreshing as Sunday was hot. Happy Tuesday! If you want another event related to the Spanish speaking world, Rita Moreno is speaking at the Tanger Center tonight as part of the Guilford College Bryan Series.
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Posted by: William Kendall | Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 07:55 AM