Paula Gordon

Bienvenidos Editor

An NC State tradition, Salsabor has consistently been an event that brings students, faculty and the neighboring community together to enjoy the richness of Latino culture. Hosted by Mi Familia, Salsabor:Under the Stars seeks to bring the warm, breezy atmosphere of Latin American fall nights to Talley Ballroom for a night worth remembering.

The event will be held this Saturday, Oct. 25 in Talley Student Union Ballroom from 6 to 9 p.m.

Lisbeth Arias, president of Mi Familia and a senior majoring in fashion and textile design, says that in the past Salsabor has focused on being an informative event with presentations from different groups.

“We want people to be more engaged in the program,” Arias said, “so we’re giving it a twist this year.” The event will feature dance performances and  salsa lessons followed by a live concert by Orquesta GarDel. A Raleigh/Durham salsa band, with a full thirteen-member line-up of horn players, percussionists and coro singers, Orquesta GarDel is reminiscent of classic salsa dura ensembles from New York and Puerto Rico. It is known for its energetic Latin dance music experiences and original compositions.  It performs throughout the southeast, but has also played at UNC-Chapel Hill, Wake Forest University and Fiesta del Pueblo in downtown Raleigh. This event will mark the closing of Hispanic Heritage Month and will count for Scholars credit. Salsabor is free to students and the public.