MEChA Hosted Large Ska Concert Fundraiser
Jessica Barrera
Posted on: 12/11/08 Section: News
Six local bands performed for MEChA's concert fundraiser, called Bailando con Orgullo, in Harbeson Hall on Saturday night.
Performers included various skacore bands such as Cuarto Periodo, Los Arambula, Amenaza, Ekolekua and Mente Corrupta, as well as a one Latin folk band, La Santa Cecilia.
Opening the concert was an indigenous dance group, Yankuititl. They started their performance with a traditional dance to honor the four elements: wind, water, land and fire.
Along with the entertainment, several vendors took part. One was a native awareness society called Harmony Keepers. This organization sold various items that represented indigenous cultures, such as CDs, history and music books and some handmade jewelry.
All proceeds for this event go directly to the Orgullo Fund, a fund for students who cannot afford the expenses for the Guadalajara study abroad trip, set for the winter intersession.
"Long time ago [MEChA] came and fought for this trip to happen," said Ramirez. "[We'll] be working hard to get the money. We'll work hard until the last day."
A few students who will be going on this trip volunteered for this fundraiser. "I wanted the opportunity to be in a university. Just the fact that it's Mexico is a bonus," said Natalie Mendoza, biochemistry major.
"I want to master Spanish and understand the culture," said Alexis Acosta, psychology major. "We have this depiction of Mexico while living here in America so [the] culture isn't acknowledged as much as it should."
There are still more spaces available for those interested in going.
Performers included various skacore bands such as Cuarto Periodo, Los Arambula, Amenaza, Ekolekua and Mente Corrupta, as well as a one Latin folk band, La Santa Cecilia.
Opening the concert was an indigenous dance group, Yankuititl. They started their performance with a traditional dance to honor the four elements: wind, water, land and fire.
Along with the entertainment, several vendors took part. One was a native awareness society called Harmony Keepers. This organization sold various items that represented indigenous cultures, such as CDs, history and music books and some handmade jewelry.
All proceeds for this event go directly to the Orgullo Fund, a fund for students who cannot afford the expenses for the Guadalajara study abroad trip, set for the winter intersession.
"Long time ago [MEChA] came and fought for this trip to happen," said Ramirez. "[We'll] be working hard to get the money. We'll work hard until the last day."
A few students who will be going on this trip volunteered for this fundraiser. "I wanted the opportunity to be in a university. Just the fact that it's Mexico is a bonus," said Natalie Mendoza, biochemistry major.
"I want to master Spanish and understand the culture," said Alexis Acosta, psychology major. "We have this depiction of Mexico while living here in America so [the] culture isn't acknowledged as much as it should."
There are still more spaces available for those interested in going.
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