Las BomPleneras performs various songs at Festival LatiNU. Las BomPleneras is a female ensemble that performs the Puerto Rican music and dance genres of Bomba and Plena. Photo by Rosalie Chan / North by Northwestern
The co-young alumni chairs of the Latino Alumni of Northwestern University (LANU), Kellogg students Daniel Flores and Ely Velazquez, welcome attendants to the event. Photo by Natalie Escobar / North by Northwestern
Trays of various Latino foods, including pupusas, empanadas, platanos and guacamole, await guests. Photo by Natalie Escobar / North by Northwestern
Gingarte Capoeira Chicago performs at Festival LatiNU. Capoeira is an African-Brazilian martial art. The group performs capoeria and other African-Brazilian dances throughout the Chicago area. Photo by Rosalie Chan / North by Northwestern
Members of the Alianza executive board introduce themselves at the beginning of Festival LatiNU. Photo by Natalie Escobar / North by Northwestern
Festival LatiNU features Latino cuisine, performances
NBN was at Festival LatiNU on Oct. 25. Alianza, the Latino student interest group on campus, hosts the event each year in honor of Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month. The event featured Latino cuisine, an open dance floor and performances from Mariachi Northwestern, Ballet Folklórico Mexicano de Northwestern, a live merengue band and Bomba and Plenera dancers. Check out some snapshots above.