The Mexican flag waved once more in the heart of San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium.
To commemorate the Month of Hispanic Heritage in the United States, the Chargers NFL team dedicated a space to commemorate the Mexican culture before the Atlanta Falcons game and during the half-time.
For the twelfth consecutive year, the Xóchitl Folkloric Ballet was in charge of livening up the evening with traditional Mexican music and dancing.
Around 250 people, from children to adults and even entire families make up the Chula Vista-based group whose main goal is to highlight the love for their culture and promoting it through their adoptive country.
Led by its founder, teacher Martha Emilia Sánchez, 69 years of age, the ballet proudly wore the south-of-the-border colors earning the acclaim of over 60,000 people at the Qualcomm.
The Guadalajara native, who started the group 45 years ago, was honored by the Charger's board at half-time for her career and contributions to the Hispanic community.
"El Jarabe Tapatío," "La Negra" and the "Danza de los Machetes," found their way into the border region as a part of the folkloric ballet show.
The game ended with a painful loss for the Chargers 3-27 against Atlanta, but it was definitely a great sunny evening for Mexicans at the Q.
Alexandra.Mendoza@sandiegored.com
Translation : Karen.Balderas@sandiegored.com
