Re-discover Eden... think of Latin America

Discover the beauty of Latin America and enjoy and learn about our culture trough a taste of our exotic food, music, dance, rich history and breath taking places. 18 countries in one place.
 
This vast region of the world is made up of 18 countries with a total land area exceeding 20,000,000 km2. And it’s not just the scale that makes it one of the most impressive regions on earth. There are mighty rivers, wilderness areas and final frontiers, but also ancient civilizations and vibrant new cultures. Latin America truly offers something for every interest and its top attractions are some of the most fascinating and memorable on the planet.
 
Music is considered a staple in the Latin American diet - feeding and replenishing the soul. Latin music is laden not just with passion, sentiment, happiness and anguish, but with history and nostalgia. (salsa, merengue, cumbias, tango, rancheras, etc.)
 
Some of the most famous ruins are those of Peru’s Machu Pichu and Guatemala’s Tikal. Other spectacular archaeological sites include the Mayan ruins of Copan in Honduras, Chichen Itza and Palenque in Mexico, and the ancient adobe city of Chan Chan on the coastal plain of Peru. Alternatively, some of the best examples of colonial architecture can be seen at San Cristobal de Las Casas in Mexico, Antigua in Guatemala, Cartagena in Colombia, Cajamarca in Peru, and Sucre or Potosi in Bolivia.
 
Latin American Cuisine is a phrase that refers to typical foods, beverages, and cooking styles common to many of the countries and cultures in Latin America. Some items typical of Latin American cuisine include maize (corn)-based dishes (tortillas, tamales, pupusas) and various salsas and other condiments (guacamole, pico de gallo, mole, chimichurri and pebre). These spices are generally what give the Latin American cuisines a distinct flavor; yet, each country of Latin America tends to use a different spice and those that share spices tend to use them at different quantities. Thus, this leads for a variety across the land. Sofrito, a culinary term that originally referred to a specific combination of sauteed or braised aromatics, exists in Latin American cuisine. It refers to a sauce of tomatoes, roasted bell peppers, garlic, onions and herbs.
 
Latin American beverages are just as distinct as their foods. Some of the beverages can even date back to the times of the Native Americans. Some popular beverages include mate, pisco, horchata, chichi, atole, tequila, cacao and aguas frescas.
 
Visit the Latin American Pavilion and you’ll be welcomed by friendly people to enjoy our Traditional Dances, Salsa, Merengue, Exotic Food, Handcrafts, Cultural Display, Raffles, Fun and Games for kids and the whole family. Do not miss it.

18 countries in one place. Visit the Latin American Pavillion


Show Times

Start Time	End Time	Performer
Friday
6:00 PM	6:15 PM	Opening Ceremony
6:30 PM	7:00 PM	Inauguration - Carnaval
7:30 PM	8:00 PM	Salsa – merengue – Latin music & dances
9:00 PM	9:30 PM	Traditional Dances
10:00 PM	10:45 PM	SOL DE CUBA - Salsa, Merengue, Latin Music
Saturday
1:00 PM	1:30 PM	Welcome
2:30 PM	3:00 PM	"Latin Expressions" - Dance Group
3:30 PM	4:00 PM	Latin Music
4:30 PM	5:00 PM	Carla Cassanova - Folklore Music
6:00 PM	6:30 PM	Tropical Music
7:30 PM	8:00 PM	"Viva Mexico" - Folklore Dance
9:00 PM 10:00 PM	9:30 PM   11:00 PM	Tropical Music   SOL DE CUBA - Salsa, Merengue, Latin Music
Sunday
2:00 PM	3:00 PM	Carla Cassanova - Folklore Music
3:30 PM	4:00 PM	Mariachi – Mexican Music
4:30 PM	5:00 PM	Musical Show
5:00 PM	6:00 PM	Closing Ceremony

Location
Loafer's Lake Recreation Centre
30 Loafer's Lake Lane, Brampton

Your Hosts
La Roca Christian Ministry


Committee
Peter Carrion, Chair
416 602 3218
 
Jamie Ugarte, Co Chair  
Email: carabram2011@cmlaroca.org