Hispanic Heritage festival | Tyrol Hill Park

A lively Hispanic Heritage festival was held in Tyrol Hill Park in the Arlington Mill neighborhood.

Numerous Arlington County agencies - Public Health, the Libraries, Police and Fire departments, Transportation, Public Schools, and others were there to provide outreach and support. 

Many of our community's Hispanic notables including Delegate Alfonso Lopez, former Board member Tania Talento, community activist Janeth Valenzuela, Sheriff Jose Quiroz, School Superintendent Francisco Duran, and others were in attendance. 

Bolivian and Panamanian dance troupes gave spirited performances.

Photography by Lloyd Wolf.

 

FOBANA 2024

The Federation of Bangladeshi Organizations in North America (FOBANA) recently held its annual

convention in Arlington. There is a large Bangladeshi-American presence in Northern Virginia, with many concentrated along the Columbia Pike corridor.

Thanks as always to Dr. Pryalal Karmakar of Prio Bangla.

Photography by Lloyd Wolf.

 

In appreciation of Dr. Teferra- ECDC

Staff, family, and friends of Dr. Tsehaye Teferra, the founder and executive of the Ethiopian Community Development Council (ECDC), threw him a surprise appreciation celebration at ECDC headquarters along Columbia Pike. His many long years of advocating for the African immigrant community, for refugees from all over the world, and for his kind and capable leadership in civic affairs brought him this accolade.

And - he was really surprised! 

Thanks to Kidist Ebenezer for organizing the event.