ART & CULTURE
About
In May 2022, one of our dreams came true: Centro Unido, in collaboration with community partners, brought the first Latino mural to McDowell County. To commemorate the mural’s unveiling, we held our very first festival — then called “See Our Voices”, named after the mural itself. For the first time, our community saw a large-scale, public celebration of its culture and identity.
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The success of that first event made one thing clear: this celebration needed to continue. In 2023, we hosted the second edition of the festival, now renamed Culturas Unidas (United Cultures), in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and we were thrilled to welcome over 1,000 attendees. In 2024, we brought the Culturas Unidas Festival to the heart of Marion, Main Street, creating a vibrant celebration filled with music, food, art, and community right in the center of our town.
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Now, in 2025, we proudly affirm what this journey has taught us: Culturas Unidas is no longer just an event — it has become a cherished tradition.
Testimonial
“The importance of cultural events like the Culturas Unidas Festival lies in the opportunity they provide. For Latinos, it’s a chance to reconnect with and celebrate our culture. For those who are not Latino, it’s an invitation to experience the beauty of our culture firsthand.”