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  Small gifts

  A young girl receiving a small gift, including what appears to be an apple and an orange.
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  Celebrating Thanksgiving with mariachi

  A Thanksgiving celebration in Centro Cultural's main hall, with a mariachi band on stage.
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  Children representing different jobs

  Children dressed and holding signs that represent different jobs. Photographed on stage in the Centro Cultural main hall.
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  Displaying different occupations

  Children dressed and holding signs that represent different occupations. Photographed on stage in the Centro Cultural main hall.
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  Centro Cultural band

  A band about to perform on the stage in Centro Cultural's main hall. The red, white and green decoration suggest that this is a celebration recognizing Mexican Independence Day, which is celebrated on the 15th and 16th of September.
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  Dressed as ancient Mesoamericans

  Community members celebrating traditional culture, dressed as indigenous peoples of Latin America. One individual is holding a conch shell, which had great significance in both Mayan and Aztec cultures. Photograph taken outside of Centro Cultural's community center.
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  Community meal

  Community members sitting down to a meal in Centro Cultural's main hall.
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  Cinco de Mayo celebration

  Children sitting on stage in Centro Cultural's main hall. Judging by the banner this is a Cinco de Mayo celebration, commemorating the Mexican army's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.
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  Preparing a piñata

  Two community members hanging a piñata. Eager children look on in the background.
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  Large group of children

  A large gathering of children, who are all sitting on the floor in a circle in the main hall of Centro Cultural.
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  Presenting an award

  Candid photograph of a meeting in Centro Cultural's main hall where a man appears to be presenting a woman with an award.
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  Boy holding his turkey

  Portrait of a man and his children, with the boy holding a homemade paper turkey. Photographed in the main hall of Centro Cultural.
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  Enjoying Thanksgiving

  Candid photograph of a man enjoying a Thanksgiving meal inside of Centro Cultural's main hall.
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  Tables set for Thanksgiving

  Tables in Centro Cultural's main hall that have been set in anticipation of a Thanksgiving meal.
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  Thanksgiving cooking

  Two ladies posing for a photograph while preparing a Thanksgiving meal.
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  Thanksgiving musical accompaniment

  Two ladies playing accordions at a Thanksgiving celebration in Centro Cultural's main hall.
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  Group photo in the main hall

  A group photograph taken in Centro Cultural's main hall. One man is holding a cake.
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  Sitting on the stage

  Three men sitting on the stage in Centro Cultural's main hall. A cake sits between two of the men.
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  Hanging a piñata

  Candid photograph of two men hanging a piñata. Eager children look on in the background.
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  Comedic performance

  Two community members putting on a comedic performance outside of Centro Cultural.
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  Mother and sons

  Photograph of a woman and her two boys, standing outside of Centro Cultural's main hall, which appears to be full of people.
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  Gathering in Centro Cultural's main hall

  Centro Cultural's main hall full of community members. A man speaks into a microphone. On the wall above to group is a is a Ojo de Dios, or God's Eye, which is thought to have originated with the Huichol Indians of Western Mexico.
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  Centro Cultural Diá de Muertos celebration

  A Diá de Muertos celebration in Centro Cultural's main hall. Diá de Muertos is a Latin American celebration recognizing family members and ancestors that have passed away. It is observed on November 1st and 2nd, closely tied to Catholic observances of All Souls Day and All Saints Day. Marigold flowers are often used to decorate for the holiday.
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  Diá de Muertos decorations in the main hall

  Centro Cultural's main hall decorated for Diá de Muertos. Diá de Muertos is a Latin American celebration recognizing family members and ancestors that have passed away. It is observed on November 1st and 2nd, closely tied to Catholic observances of All Souls Day and All Saints Day. Marigold flowers are often used to decorate for the holiday.