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Asociación Cultural Hispanoamericana

Augusta, GA, US • 20 - 49 Employees
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The Asociación Cultural Hispanoamericana de la CSRA was founded and incorporated in the city of Augusta, the state of Georgia, on the 10th day of April of 1986 and since then has been referred with the acronym of ACHA. The organization is, by character, a cultural and familial association, non-profit and organized in accordance with the "Georgia Non-profit Corporate Code". It is a non-political and non-denominational entity.The objectives of ACHA are to gather within the organization, without discrimination whatsoever, all persons whom may be interested in the language, the culture and the Hispanic traditions; to promote cultural, educational and social development; and to collaborate with other organizations and groups of similar character, in addition to assisting other organizations with the same purpose. Our primary goal is the preservation and promotion of our culture. Everyone is welcome to be a member of ACHA.Hispanic Festival Since 1992, ACHA has been the organizing association of the well-known "Hispanic Festival" in Augusta, Georgia in October. Year after year we have put great effort to extend to the community a festival worthy to be celebrated and remembered. It's a festival were the attendees are always delighted by folkloric groups, musical groups, authentic food stands from several Hispanic countries, arts and crafts, activities for children, other attractions for the family and the night dancing.ScholarshipsSince 1998, ACHA also has been sponsoring the yearly "Señorita Latina Pageant" during the Hispanic festival where scholarships are awarded to the winners. Contestants must be a high school or university students who demonstrate interest in the Spanish language and the Hispanic culture.