Samba performers, donned in sparkling and feathered costumes, danced with students around the USC ballrooms.
The Multicultural Activities Council hosted the Suave Samba Night, and introduced students to Latin American culture through food, activities and performances. The Sept. 20 event was part of celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.
The night began with a buffet of traditional hispanic and spanish dishes, such as Chicharron de Puerco, yellow rice and beans, beef empanadas and croquetas.
A few activity stations were set up, such as “Come te llama,” where students made name tags, and guess that flag. Participants received Mexican candy and tiny handcrafted worry dolls, a Guatemalan traditional gift.
One station set out glitter glue, feathers and jewels for students to create carnival masks. The masks coincided with information about the five-day-long Carnival of Brazil, an annual festival held prior to Lent.
The Phoebe Samba Team joined shortly after. The Orlando-based dance team brought the atmosphere of Brazil to the ballrooms, teaching students the origin of samba and how people can get a spot in the Carnival in Rio De Janeiro.
The team also gave a brief samba lesson. In return, Bulls taught the dancers how to perform the unofficial school dance, the Petey Shuffle.
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