I was able to learn about Latin culture through the interactions I had with other people at the festival. For example, when I was given a break between shifts, I was able to watch the Native American group perform. One of the artists presented himself as having a mixed background between the indigenous Quichua of Ecuador and the Taínos of Puerto Rico. I was immediately intrigued since I have a mixed Ecuadorian and Puerto Rican background. He explained the meanings behind the tribal dances they performed, as a dance for women to invoke their strength, as they are important members of the tribe. He also described the importance of passing down traditions from one generation to the next as one child in the group performed a dance he learned from his grandfather. From this experience I was able to learn how Latin culture is influenced by the indigenous populations of those countries. I also learned how music and dance are mechanisms for passing down the beliefs of one's culture. Additionally, I was considered a Latin expert by the people I interacted with at the festival. One of the Latin American Alliance members asked the Millersville group if we could speak Spanish. The ability to communicate in Spanish came in very handy when I helped the public locate bathrooms, answered questions about events, and when ordering food from vendors. Additionally, my understanding of Latinos was strengthened as a result of this experience. By volunteering at the festival, I was able to see the diversity of the Latino community in Lancaster, through music, food and dance. I was able to witness a gathering of people to celebrate their culture and share their traditions. At the same time, I was able to reinforce the idea that despite the differences within the Latino community, there is one