For its third annual return to Aspen, the
Raizado Festival will highlight the truth, power and culture of the
Latinx community in a weekend packed agenda
ASPEN,
Colo., July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today,
the Raizado Festival announced its official programming lineup
for the third annual event in Aspen,
Colorado, from August 15-18,
2024. Festival organizers have created a powerful and
engaging weekend led by Latinx leaders and visionaries who are
transforming the United States and
elevating the power of the Latinx community. Attendees will immerse
themselves in a dynamic program that highlights the excellence and
strength of the Latine community in the
United States and beyond. Guests will be treated to
inspirational offerings through master classes, thought-provoking
panels, electrifying live music, native teachings, and a free
Community Day open to the public, centered around Latinx culture,
tradition, and pride. To view the full programming for the Raizado
Festival click here.
Raizado Festival will be hosted by leaders in the entertainment
industry, including Angelique
Cabral, Chrissie Fit, Jesse John
Garcia, Annie Gonzalez,
Justina Machado, Diana Maria Riva, Curly Velasquez, Lisa Vidal and feature Latinx/e leaders
across the culinary, non-profit, government, media and business
landscape. Raizado is proud to partner with our premier sponsor
P&G alongside our major sponsors, Acura, Coca-Cola, Google, Pop
Culture Collaborative, T-Mobile, and United, our official airline
partner.
Over the course of the four-days of day and evening programming,
festival attendees will:
- HEAR FROM: Mónica Ramírez, Raizado Festival founder
& President of Justice for Migrant Women/Co-founder of The
Latinx House; Olga Segura,
Co-founder & Vice President, The Latinx House; Torre,
Aspen Mayor; Acclaimed Journalists
and authors John Quiñones and Maria Elena
Salinas, as well as countless other Latinx/e leaders who are
working to raise the visibility of Latinx/e community.
- DANCE TO: Live performances by Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
Folklorico, DJ Jadaboo, and Latin Grammy Award Nominee,
GUSI.
- TASTE: The food will include authentic recipes
representing the Caribbean,
Mexico, Central America, and South America, inspired by a sense of home,
nourishment, and connection. The culinary team is headed by
dedicated humanitarian Chef Grace
Ramirez. Leading her team is Justice for Migrant Women
Senior Culinary Advisor Chef Melissa
Tung, alongside Chef Kristen Little
Espinal, and Chef Osvin
Velasquez. Learn about the "Art of Chocolate" and "Building
a Successful Brand," plus more. Speakers will include Bravo TV's
Top Chef, Chef Byron Gomez and Chef
Manny Barella, Bricia Lopez, and Chef Pyet DeSpain, among
others.
- SIP: Drinks curated by Master Mixologist, Entrepreneur
and Philanthropist Lynnette Marrero for attendees to enjoy
throughout the festivities.
Additional programming and experiences taking place during
Raizado Festival include:
- Panels and talks ideated by Raizado Festival founder
Mónica Ramírez, will bring together diverse groups of thought
leaders to explore topics such as the shifting landscape of
political leadership, Latinx fashion, and the ways the Latinx/e
community is transforming our nation's workforce, technology, and
economy. Additional discussions will focus on issues directly
impacting the Latinx/e community and how the growing population of
Latinx leaders is shaping our nation's workforce.
- Master classes open to the public that will demonstrate
the leadership of Latinx/e visionaries who are shaping the future
of the beauty, culinary, social impact and tech sectors.
- Film screenings and movie talk-backs featuring director,
producer, and actor Diego Luna and
the film "State of Silence." Additional screenings include the
short film "El Tesoro," "Los
Frikis," and the docu-series "De la Calle."
- The Icon Awards & Dinner on Saturday, August 17th to recognize the
contributions of leaders that embody the festival's key pillars of
culture, power, and truth.
- Raizado Community Day: To stay true to the Raizado
Festival's commitment to the city of Aspen, the festival will offer
a full day of community-focused programming on Saturday, August 17 that is free and open to the
public in addition to festival goers. The celebration will feature
three boutique experiences focused on performances, panels and
discussions and a bespoke culinary experience that showcases the
history and culture behind emerging Latinx/e food and beverage
companies.
"As the Raizado Festival makes its return to Aspen, the
opportunity we have to showcase the power of our Latinx/e community
is not lost on us. This year we're bringing together some of the
most prominent figures across the country who can demonstrate the
ways that the Latinx/e community is paving a way for excellence,
authenticity and pride," said Mónica Ramírez, founder of the
Raizado Festival and president of Justice for Migrant Women."
"With less than a month to go, we're looking forward to bringing
the vibrant stories of the Latinx/e community to Aspen and
celebrating progress we've made towards building collective
power."
About Raizado Festival and the Latinx
House: Raizado Festival was created by Mónica Ramírez in 2020.
The Festival was inaugurated in 2022 by The Latinx House, a project
of Justice for Migrant Women, as a means to honor and acknowledge
Latinx contributions to society. The Latinx House began at Sundance
in 2020 and was created by Ramírez, along with producer and
entrepreneur, Olga Segura, and
producer and activist, Alexandra Martinez
Kondracke to be a social and political driver that
highlights the powerful contributions of Latinx/e people across
industries and sectors.
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SOURCE The Latinx House