Around seven percent of Charlottesville’s population identifies as Latino or Hispanic according to the 2020 Census, with 40 percent growth since the previous count in 2010.
Since 2012, the organization Sin Barreras has provided a variety of services to that community. Sin Barreras means “without barriers.”
That same year the organization held the first-ever Cville Sabroso, a cultural festival to celebrate Latin American culture and heritage. The 13th edition begins this Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Ting Pavilion.
On September 15, Charlottesville City Council recognized the role the festival plays in the community.
“We are on this occasion acknowledging our Latino immigrants in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month and extend this spirit of cultural inclusiveness to all our immigrant community members, in appreciation of the cultural richness they bring to our community,” said City Councilor Michael Payne.
Festival Director Andrea Jacobs thanked Council for the proclamation.
“Your support affirms values and contributions that Cville Sabroso represents and we are deeply honored by this gesture,” Jacobs said.
For schedule and other information, visit the Cville Sabroso website or the Cville Sabroso Facebook page.
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