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Seira Came from Veracruz, Mexico | Periscope
Seira Came from Veracruz, Mexico | Periscope
Episode 10

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Seira moved to South Carolina from the state of Veracruz, Mexico. In Veracruz, she developed an interest in music and art at a very young age. Her parents encouraged her to take piano and art lessons...
Seira: Folk Dancer | Periscope
Seira: Folk Dancer | Periscope
Episode 9

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Seira has made many new friends and has adjusted well to her new home in South Carolina, but she misses the people and culture of Mexico. She introduces her new friends to her Hispanic heritage by...
Seira: Folk Dancer | Periscope
Seira: Folk Dancer | Periscope
Episode 8

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Seira and her family moved to South Carolina from Mexico four years ago. She left behind many friends and family members. At 13 years old, she realized that it would be a challenge to adjust to her...
Hispanic Customs & Traditions | Periscope
Hispanic Customs & Traditions | Periscope
Episode 6

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A person does not have to be born in Latin America or Spain to be considered Hispanic. Hispanic customs and traditions, such as language, music and dress, can be passed down from one generation to...