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Since then, this date has to a sampling of typical the colorful appliqué work
become for many nations desserts such as quesillo, of their country.
a homage to their struggle dulce di papaya, tres lech- It was a rousing and en-
to maintain their identity es and rice pudding, dis- lightening evening for au-
and culture. tributed by ladies wearing dience members originat-
“Día de la Raza,” as it is
called in most Latin Ameri-
can countries, has be-
come “International Day of
Solidarity with Indigenous
People,” prompted by the
revelation that upon dis-
covering these populated
lands, it was Columbus’
immediate desire to sub-
jugate and enslave Native
Americans who welcomed
him so hospitably, as noted
in his very own writings.
The audience was treated

ing from various nations of Consulate on Aruba and
the New World. the Institute for Culture
Paseo Herencia Marketing and Cooperation for their
and Community Relations enthusiasm for this project
Manager Candy Rasmijn and the delightful program
expressed their deep grati- they presented on Satur-
tude to the Venezuelan day evening. q