Dancers performing on stage

Spanish students and teachers from across Chesterfield County Public Schools gathered Feb. 15 for La Feria, an annual celebration of Hispanic culture. Teachers and administrators worked for months to make La Feria, which means The Fair, a big success for participating students. Here are just a few of the elements included in this year’s event:

  • cooking and eating salsa, pupusas, tortillas, ceviche and more

  • crafting intricate designs with tissue paper and painting paper amates

  • enjoying Latin Ballet of Virginia performance and workshops

  • exploring the running of the bulls, Carnival and Dia de los Muertos 

  • filming commercials and designing logos

Student smiling and sculpting with Play DohTeacher watching student cutting an onionTwo girls coloring imagesThree girls smiling and eating out of small cupsTeacher giving a presentation