Bilingual Storytelling: La Noche Buena

Monday, December 1110:30—11:30 AMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Spanish Fun Program and Karina Travel Connector is visiting the SPL with their Bilingual Storytelling series! This program is a family oriented Spanish immersion for those who practice the language or for those who want to learn. The program includes bilingual storytelling, music and dance, dynamic games, and arts and crafts!

Bilingual Storytelling for holidays looks at La Noche Buena. The night of December 24th is when the Latin American countries celebrate Christmas Evening or Noche Buena. Each country has different traditions, but all of them have in common family reunions celebrating with big meals and gifts. In this story a young girl visits her grandma's house to experience a multicultural festivity and a magic night that she will always remember.

About Spanish Fun Program and Karina Travel Connector: Esther Gomez and Karina Liendo are two passionate entrepreneurs, both born and raised in Mexico and Peru respectively. Esther has more than 20 years of experience teaching Spanish to children in the Massachusetts area. Karina has traveled to 30 countries including 9 in Latin America, she is a facilitator, and is being trained as a storyteller by the Escuela de Cuentacuentos in Madrid Spain.

Ages 5+. Questions? Contact Keri at kbradeen@somervillema.gov. 

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