Manassas had a very well attended and successful event today. Lots of great food and some pretty nifty cultural performances. I got hit with a whip by someone dressed as the devil. I haven’t figured that out yet. Perhaps it is the Almighty trying to tell me something. In any event, thanks to everyone who performed and attended the event. Oh, I would be remiss if I didn’t thank Councilmember Randolph for reading our Hispanic Heritage proclomation.
September 26, 2007 at 10:03 pm
Now Andy…You know you liked it!.
September 27, 2007 at 2:12 pm
Oh, Manassas now has a Hispanic Heritage Proclamation and it was read by one of the city council members? Sweet!! What will they think of next.
September 27, 2007 at 2:57 pm
We’ve had one for several years.
October 1, 2007 at 1:39 pm
There is nothing wrong with a Latino festival. If Latinos who are legal residents want to have a public event, which will celebrate their heritage within the greater context of American society, I say Huzzah! I remember the Columbus Day Italian heritage festival and French American Victory Day festivals in the twon where I grew up. They were great.
OTH, if this festival was turned into a forum to promote illegal aliens in our community, then the organizers should be publically condemned. I don’t think this was the case.
October 1, 2007 at 3:31 pm
Well said Steve. Most of the folks I know who are concerned about illegal aliens are worried, not because they are Hispanic, but because they are breaking the law. The pro-illegal alien folks just like calling us “racists” because it is more persuasive than calling us “law-abiding.”
The Hispanic Festival is a great thing for Manassas. I am glad it went so well. I need to remember to take my son next year.