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Mexican and Latin American Society
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The Mexican and Latin American Society (MLAS) has a large tradition of bringing together people from different backgrounds who are interested in the Latin-American culture.
Our aim is to provide a mean of socio-cultural integration through diverse academic and social activities as well as to represent the Latin-American community before the University of Sheffield.
We regularly hold diverse activities such as our "Conversation Group", "Political Debate Club" and Folk and Dance group. Other events include our annual BBQ party, the Latin-American Independence celebrations, the Day of the Dead, the Mexican Posada, film nights and many more!
We look forward to you becoming part of the MLAS! For more information please check out our website and don't hesitate to contact us.
CONVERSATION GROUP
The conversation group is a weekly social activity and is a perfect opportunity to practice your English or Spanish. Come and find us every Thursday at 18:30 in The Interval, it's free!
POLITICAL DEBATE CLUB
In light of the upcoming elections in Mexico, this club gives the opportunity to debate the issues that matter to the society and the country from a political point of view. This activity runs every Friday at 19:00 in University Arms Pub, 197 Brook Hill, S3 7HG.
FOLK and DANCE aka SON DE AMERICA
Son de America is a group of enthusiastic people that use the folk and dance to promote Latin America culture. We have weekly rehearsals every Tuesday from 19:00 to 21:00. You don't need to be a dancer to join in these classes, just send an email to sondeamerica@yahoo.co.uk to know the venues and have fun!
2010 is a very special year for most of the Latin American countries because we celebrate the bicentennial of our Independence
and we are delighted to invite you to our
4 Days Celebration:
Wednesday 15th Warming up dinner "Viva Mexico"
To start, eat tapas and drink margaritas or beer while
listening to live Latin music. Then, just before midnight
dance and shout with us… "Viva Mexico".
Get ready at 8pm at "Cubana restaurant-bar".
Entrance (ticket in advance): £5 per person, includes buffet
with a selection of tapas!!!.
Thursday 16th Theater's night: "Hecho en Mexico" ("Made in Mexico")
"Hecho en México" is a multidisciplinary artistic reflection (theatre, dance,
corporal expression, video and music), presenting some of the nowdays
stories under the Mexican cliche.
7pm Auditorium, Student Union, University of Sheffield.
Tickets in advance and at the door £4. (PLAYED IN ENGLISH)
Friday 17th Conference day "200 years of Independence"
Attend and listen to our expert's perspective about the
bicentennial of the Latin American Independence.
Professor's names and their talks to be confirmed soon.
6pm Auditorium, Student Union, University of Sheffield.
Free entrance (IN SPANISH).
Saturday 18th Traditional party
"Latin America's Bicentennial Independence Party"
All Latin American countries become one to offer you a
mixture of rhythms, colours and tastes. Listen to a live Chilena band,
enjoy tango and dance with the Mexican folk dance group and the
Salsa society.
Taste different Latin American dishes (tacos and empanadas)…
obviously, drink beer, margharitas and tequila shots!
MOST OF THE MONEY WILL BE GIVEN TO CHARITY ORGANIZATIONS
IN MEXICO AND CHILE.
7:30pm - 00:30am, St. Andrews Church Hall, S3 7RQ Sheffield.
Tickets in advance £3.50 and at the door £4.
TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE VENUES AND WITH THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
LOOKING FORWARD TO SEE YOU THERE!!!!
