Mundo Latino’s Lively and Colorful Preview Party Hosted by the Dallas Historical Society at the Hall of State Literally Lit Up the Sky

(Featured photo: Kevin Rush, Linda Rush, Margaret Wilonsky, Karl Chiao Executive Director, DHS.)

Celebrating the preview of Mundo Latino at the Hall of State at Fair Park hosted by the Dallas Historical Society was an adventure from the start. As the event kicked-off its exhibit for the State Fair of Texas, guests were greeted by costumed dancers performing traditional dances and explored unique finds from the Mercado vendors amidst a vibrant celebration of Latin culture, art, music, and community.
        

Some of the fun features were the papier-mâché custom made oversized piñatas by the students from the Waterfall Academy. Placed all around the Hall of State, they were quite a sight to see, each one celebrating a different character.  Adding to the fantastic complete surprise were people dressed as their favorite characters.
        

“The Hall of State is a fabulous venue in that it can be transformed into themes for any special celebration happening here,” said Karl Chiao, executive director, Dallas Historical Society. “The energy and excitement were everywhere. We were delighted to host Mundo Latino during the fair.”
        

Joining in the celebration were Angel Rodriguez and Connie Rodriguez from the Waterfall Academy, Billy Fulmer, Anne Peterson, Kevin and Linda Rush, Nellie Scuitto, Sol Villasana, Shane Walker, Sandy and Steve Watson, Margaret Wilonsky, Debbie and Robert Witte, and more.       

Fireworks along the dark evening sky surrounding the fairway filled the scene amid the larger-than-life brilliantly lit lanterns of festive creatures, bringing smiles all around and closing out a fabulous and fun evening.

For more information about the Dallas Historical Society and the Hall of State, visit the website at www.dallashistory.org

About Dallas Historical Society

Established in 1922, the Dallas Historical Society is the preeminent organization of its kind in Dallas, collecting, preserving, and exhibiting the heritage of Dallas and Texas to educate and inspire future generations. Housed at the Hall of State in Fair Park since 1938, the Society presents these collections through education programs, exhibitions, tours, access to research materials and workshops. Each year, the Dallas Historical Society is visited by more than 160,000 people and serves more than 20,000 students through guided tours and educational programming at the Hall of State, as well as outreach programs at school locations. More information is available at https://www.dallashistory.org/.

About Hall of State

Built by the State of Texas for the 1936 Centennial Exposition in Fair Park, the Hall of State has hosted events honoring presidents, royalty, heads of state, and other dignitaries for over eighty years. Located just minutes from downtown Dallas, the Hall of State can be rented for private functions ranging from corporate dinners or meetings to weddings or gala social events. Rental fees support the operations of the Dallas Historical Society, which calls the Hall of State “home.”

Photos by Rob Wythe/Wythe Portrait Studio

(Sharon Adams, Adams Communications Public Relations, is honored to represent the Dallas Historical Society and its special events and post this Philanthropy Lifestyles Scene.)