In collaboration with the Highline Heritage Museum and the City of Burien Economic Development, PLN organized events to celebrate and highlight our traditional posadas. It was a two-day event, on Friday, December 6th PLN & the Museum led a forum titled What is a posada? A brief history about the posadas was provided by Nancy Salguero-McKay, Museum Director. PLN provided aguilnaldos to all attendees. The museum opened its doors freely. About 45 people benefitted from this great night at the museum.
On Sunday, December 8th, we held a traditional posada. Participants were given song sheets and candles as they ask for inn at the entrance of the Museum. The folkloric dance group, Joyas Mestizas, performed several dances for the audience. PLN had a piñata for the kids. Once inside, hot cocoa and sweet bread were available, as well as arts & crafts for the kids, and a pop-up market. Mayor Jimmy Matta, PLN Board President, Roxanna Pardo, Museum Director, Nancy Salguero-McKay, and Lorraine Chachere, Economic Development Specialist addressed the crowd. Just for the night, there was a special Jake Prendez (Nepantla Cultural Art Center) exhibit. This was a well-attended event; close to 200 people participated.
PLN looks forward to future collaborative events with Highline Heritage Museum and the City of Burien, stay tuned.
