For 28 years, Rafael Luna has dedicated himself to a deeper understanding of his Latino heritage.
He has an opportunity at the State Fair of Texas to provide something important to help the Latino community remember their roots and help people of all backgrounds understand the traditions, ways of thinking, and lives of Latinos. I thought.
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Luna emphasized that at this year’s Mundo Latino exhibition. This exhibition is particularly notable for not only showcasing Mexican culture, but also for its inclusivity, primarily for the blind and visually impaired.
“Our aim is to showcase our culture and meaningful celebration of the Day of the Dead by bringing people together through shared experiences and history,” said Luna, the exhibit’s producer.
Vendors sell authentic Mexican goods, clothing, jewelry, traditional drinks, and candy.
Altars honoring the deceased, including a memorial to the victims of the Uvalde school shooting, line the second and third floors of the Women’s Museum building in Fair Park.
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Seven alebrijes, including dragons, dogs, and other imaginative creatures, adorn the space, created by Mexican artist Jacobo Dominguez Osorio. Each piece features bright colors and intricate designs.
“I want people to come and enjoy all this and be able to say, ‘This is Mexico,’ and feel proud to be Mexican,” Dominguez-Osorio said.
This year’s showcase includes a tactile art exhibit, “Masterpiece Relief for the Blind,” created by artist Tomas Bastos. This exhibition allows visually impaired people to interact with art history masterpieces such as the Mona Lisa.
Mundo Latino will be open to the public at the Women’s Museum Building in Fair Park from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily during the 2024 State Fair of Texas.