Thousands attend 19th annual Latin Arts and Music Festival - Daytona Beach News-Journal

DELTONA - Live music and lots of great food brought thousands of people to Dewey O. Boster Sports Complex for the 19th annual Latin Arts and Music Festival on Oct. 5. Volusia County Hispanic Association hosts the event.

The festival is one of the largest Hispanic music events in Central Florida. State Rep. David Santiago, along with his wife, Emma, are VCHA members and have helped plan the festival since it started. In 2013, more than 8,000 people attended, Santiago said.

The proceeds it brings in pay for school supplies, eye exams and haircuts given to children during the association's back to school fair each August in Deltona. Santiago said the family-friendly festival is about giving back to the community.

'Every year I come to see my friends and all the people,' said Roberto Liciada. Liciada was sitting in a lawn chair, wearing a T-shirt with the Puerto Rico flag on it. He wears his country's colors because he's proud to be Puerto Rican. And Liciada likes the music his culture is known for.

'It has the (emphasis on 'the') beat,' said Liciada.

'(The beat) goes to your heart and this is romantic,' said Camelia Moreno, who stood in the crowd by the main stage, swaying to the music.

'The music comes from our souls,' said Angel Montijo.

Vendors lined the sidewalk on the way to the main stage. Some sold jewelry and art others educated festivalgoers on Hispanic businesses in the area. Food vendors sold empanadas, tostones or fried plantains, yellow rice and other Hispanic favorites.

'It's all about the flavor and blends that other foods don't have,' said vendor Walesca Vazquez, as she handed an empanada to a customer.

'I like it spicy,' said Dave Laxton, who was at the festival for the first time. He was shopping around the different food vendors before making a selection and heading for a picnic table.

Near the stage, people danced to the music. Cynthia Gonzalez, Jason Arroya and other dancers from Salsa Rhythm dance studio in Deltona gave a salsa demonstration. On stage, well-known musician Anthony Lamakina, singer/composer Nino Segarra, DJ Alex El Demoledor, Impress and Grupo Swing performed.

Thousands attend 19th annual Latin Arts and Music Festival

<p><span class='Dateline'>DELTONA -</span> Live music and lots of great food brought thousands of people to Dewey O. Boster Sports Complex for the 19th annual Latin Arts and Music Festival on Oct. 5. Volusia County Hispanic Association hosts the event. </p><p>The festival is one of the largest Hispanic music events in Central Florida. State Rep. David Santiago, along with his wife, Emma, are VCHA members and have helped plan the festival since it started. In 2013, more than 8,000 people attended, Santiago said.</p><p>The proceeds it brings in pay for school supplies, eye exams and haircuts given to children during the association's back to school fair each August in Deltona. Santiago said the family-friendly festival is about giving back to the community.</p><p>'Every year I come to see my friends and all the people,' said Roberto Liciada. Liciada was sitting in a lawn chair, wearing a T-shirt with the Puerto Rico flag on it. He wears his country's colors because he's proud to be Puerto Rican. And Liciada likes the music his culture is known for.</p><p>'It has the (emphasis on 'the') beat,' said Liciada. </p><p>'(The beat) goes to your heart and this is romantic,' said Camelia Moreno, who stood in the crowd by the main stage, swaying to the music. </p><p>'The music comes from our souls,' said Angel Montijo. </p><p>Vendors lined the sidewalk on the way to the main stage. Some sold jewelry and art others educated festivalgoers on Hispanic businesses in the area. Food vendors sold empanadas, tostones or fried plantains, yellow rice and other Hispanic favorites.</p><p>'It's all about the flavor and blends that other foods don't have,' said vendor Walesca Vazquez, as she handed an empanada to a customer. </p><p>'I like it spicy,' said Dave Laxton, who was at the festival for the first time. He was shopping around the different food vendors before making a selection and heading for a picnic table.</p><p>Near the stage, people danced to the music. Cynthia Gonzalez, Jason Arroya and other dancers from Salsa Rhythm dance studio in Deltona gave a salsa demonstration. On stage, well-known musician Anthony Lamakina, singer/composer Nino Segarra, DJ Alex El Demoledor, Impress and Grupo Swing performed.</p><br><br><br><br>

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