What is Hispanic Heritage Month? 🤔
Signed into law way back in 1968, National Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate and honor both Latin American and Hispanic cultures, as well as the contributions, influences, and achievements the Latin American and Hispanic community has made to the United States.
When is Hispanic Heritage Month? 📅
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th to October 15th. These dates were chosen to align with the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence, which ultimately freed Mexico and Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua from Spanish rule.
Why you should celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at work 🙌
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at work is important for several reasons:
- It provides an opportunity to recognize and honor the contributions, achievements, and rich cultural heritage of Hispanic and Latino populations. By acknowledging their backgrounds and cultures, you create a more inclusive and supportive work environment that values diversity.
- Celebrating Hispanic culture fosters cultural awareness and education among all employees. It allows for the sharing of traditions, customs, and experiences, promoting understanding and respect.
- Celebrating this month at work showcases your organization's commitment to diversity and inclusion, which can enhance employee morale, engagement, and retention. It sends a powerful message that all employees are valued and their unique backgrounds are embraced.
Brainstorm all your Hispanic Heritage Month ideas with us, and we’ll help design your team a unique experience. This is an exciting time to learn a new skill, appreciate a different culture, and help your team understand one another on a whole new level, all through unique DEI activities.
Here’s how to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at work:
1. Take a cooking class together 🌮
Food is an excellent way to share culture and build community. This Hispanic Heritage Month, invite your team to bond and celebrate it with one of our cooking classes.
Imagine a plateful of delicious tacos… delicious corn tortillas decked out in all the fixings… overflowing spicy veggies — now stop imagining and make it a reality with Confetti’s Taco Making Class!!
Our expert chef will walk you through all you need to know to bring a bit of Latin America straight to your kitchen. All our dishes are vegan-friendly, but carnivores can easily add any protein they would like!
Where to get started 👉 Forget last night’s leftovers for lunch and experience an authentic meal in a Taco Making Class!
2. Make a collaborative playlist 🎵
Everyone loves an energetic soundtrack to get them through their workday. Create a Hispanic Heritage Month playlist that your team can enjoy throughout the month and in the future!
Simply invite everyone to contribute their favorite tracks by Hispanic & Latin American artists using YouTube or Spotify. This is a great way to create shared memories with your team and engage in a conversation about art and music with your colleagues.
Need some ideas? Here are some popular artists to get you started:
- Ismael Rivera
- Joe Arroyo
- Hector Lavoe
- Don Omar
- Tego Calderón
- Bad Bunny
- Selena
- Marc Anthony
- Rosalía
- Shakira
- Celia Cruz
- Jennifer Lopez
- Jerry Rivera
- Gloria Estefan the Miami Sound Machine
- Ritchie Valens
3. Make your own salsa 🍅
Who doesn't love some fiery homemade salsa?
This class is a great way to get engaged with the flavors of a new culture while using up all those tomatoes and fresh herbs from your late-summer garden.
You'll learn three salsa recipes:
- Salsa Roja: a traditional red table salsa
- Salsa Criolla: a sweet pepper and red wine vinegar-based salsa
- Dominican Sazón: a salsa that can be used as a seasoning or marinade
We'll provide a shopping list of salsa ingredients before the class, just don't forget to bring your chips, too!
Where to get started 👉 Gather your ingredients and spice up the day with a BYO Salsa Making Class!
4. Learn with trivia games 📚
Pop Quiz: When is Mexico’s Independence Day? ✋A: September 16!
Our Hispanic Heritage Month games are designed to test your knowledge on topics ranging from history and Latin American countries to famous Hispanic people!
Our host will take your team through four exciting rounds of questions. Your group will split into multiple teams and compete for coveted points! Get some friendly competition going and grow your understanding of Hispanic & Latin American culture and history.
Your team will work together and test their knowledge, all while learning more about the cultural background of some of their colleagues. Plus, these new fun facts will last well beyond the month!
Where to get started 👉 Learn something new in a round of Hispanic & Latin American Trivia!
5. Learn about Hispanic & Latin American Cultural Impact 📚
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with an interactive and engaging lecture that explores the ways Hispanic and Latin American communities have shaped the world.
This workshop is a terrific way to explore culture through cuisines, music and dancing, traditions, celebrations, and more!
Plus, the Q&A opportunities in the lecture give everyone a chance to ask all their burning questions about Hispanic & Latin American history and culture.
How to get started 👉 Celebrate the changemakers in a Hispanic & Latin American Cultural Impact Class!
6. Discover Hispanic and Latin American artists & creators 🖼
One of our favorite Hispanic Heritage Month activities follows the legacy of Mexico’s most famous painter — Frida Kahlo. 🖌
Unleash your divine feminine and create your very own stunning flower headband. While you craft and create your new go-to headband, our host will explain Frida Kahlo’s life, work, and influence.
Learn the context for Frida Kahlo’s striking art and never look at her work the same way again. Undoubtedly, one of Latin America’s most inspiring & groundbreaking artists will conjure inspiration for your team, too!
Where to get started 👉 Honor Hispanic Heritage Month with a Frida Kahlo Headband Making Class!
7. Take a dance class 💃
Celebrate cultural diversity through the art of dance!
Hispanic and Latin American communities are known for their contributions to the world of dance through numbers like salsa, rumba, bachata, merengue, mambo, and more.
What better way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and get moving as a team than through a guided dance class? You can go about hosting a dance activity for your team in many ways. You could hire a professional to teach a live, guided class or find some helpful videos walking you through the steps online.
Whether you have two left feet or you're a ballroom pro, learning some cultural dance moves is a wonderful way to shake off the stress of the workday and learn about new cultures with your team.
8. Learn together through an art and storytelling activity 🤓
Many of the greatest artists in the world are a part of the Hispanic & Latin American community. Latin American and Hispanic artists, from Goya to El Greco to Picasso, have inspired countless generations and even ushered in whole new interpretations of what art is.
In this thoroughly researched and professionally presented experience, Exploring Hispanic & Latin American Art, your team will go on a journey through the Spanish-speaking art world. We end the session with a Q&A and make sure every last question is answered!
Studying art history gives an appreciation of culture that dives deeper than the surface.
Where to get started 👉 Immerse yourself in Exploring Hispanic & Latin American Art!
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9. Give back to communities 🤝
Align your team building initiatives with your corporate social responsibility efforts this Hispanic Heritage Month! Confetti makes it easy to combine fun with philanthropy in a round of Mini Games.
In Hispanic & Latin American Mini Games you'll solve themed brain teasers and puzzles on topics like:
- Flags of Hispanic and Latin American countries
- Popular foods and cuisines
- Notable celebrities and activists...and more!
You'll be making a charitable contribution to donate meals to food-insecure communities in Colombia with every point scored.
How to get started 👉 Work together to give back at the Hispanic & Latin American Mini Games!
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Confetti 🎉
At Confetti, we’re all about celebration, and we’re especially excited about celebrating the unique cultures and backgrounds that make up your team!
You and your coworkers deserve some time to have fun and move past the stress of work (and learn a thing or two while you’re at it)!
Join us this September and October and make this a Hispanic Heritage Month to remember!
Frequently Asked Questions❓
What are some ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at work?
Confetti has 10+ unique virtual activities for your team to participate in from September 15 to October 15th…and beyond! These experiences are available all year long. And whether you’re making paella, testing your knowledge, or getting a history lesson — how you celebrate is up to you!
How can I measure the success of the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration and its impact on my team?
Measure the success of the celebration and its impact on your team by evaluating post-event data, such as attendance and participation rates and feedback surveys. By collecting feedback from team members and stakeholders, you can gain valuable insights into the effectiveness of the celebration and identify areas for future improvement.
How can I ensure the celebration is inclusive and respectful of Hispanic and Latin American culture?
To ensure inclusivity and respect for Hispanic and Latin American culture, involve members of the community in the planning process. Prioritize authentic representation and avoid cultural appropriation by educating yourself and your team about the significance and history behind the traditions, symbols, and customs you choose to incorporate into your celebration.
