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El festival de la Calle Ocho en Miami reunió este domingo 15 de marzo a alrededor de un millón de personas, según estimaciones oficiales, para celebrar la cultura latina rodeados de música, comida y baile.
“Para mi siempre es importante representar bien a los latinos y unir los diferentes países, siempre nos unimos a través de la comunidad y la cultura”, dijo Octavio Vazquez de Pantera Pros.
Con múltiples tarimas y espectáculos en vivo, el baile se convirtió en el corazón del festival.
“Estoy muy contento de estar aquí en la calle 8, celebrando nuestras raíces, nuestra cultura y sabrosura”, dijo el bailarín Orelvis Morgan.
El festival de la Calle Ocho nació en 1978, impulsado por exiliados cubanos para compartir su cultura en el sur de Florida. Con los años, se ha convertido en un reflejo de la diversidad latinoamericana en Miami.
Patricia Varas is a graduate student in the Spanish-language journalism master’s program at Florida International University. She majored in political science and minored in communications at Florida Atlantic University. She loves to cover breaking news, entertainment and sports, and hopes to pursue a career as a multimedia journalist, anchor, or TV host.
Rachael Renae Oquendo is a junior at Florida International University majoring in digital media broadcasting. She enjoys reporting on cultural and political events and stories; with one of her articles being featured in the Miami Herald. She hopes to pursue a career in journalism and graphic design upon graduation.
Olivia Martinez is a senior at Florida International University in pursuit of her bachelor's degree in digital journalism. Growing up surrounded by Miami's vibrant culture, she developed a strong passion for Latin culture and entertainment media. With experience in photography and video editing, she hopes to pursue a career in broadcast journalism, focusing on entertainment and culture stories.
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