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El chavo del ocho juegos6/12/2023 Magdali Cordova, a resident of Wallingford, came with her three children. “And it’s so obvious that my granddaughter is excited to be here.” Jhovani Jiménez, a resident of Meriden, came with her granddaughter. Then, they played freeze dance - the kids had to freeze when the music stopped. The music blasted and kids were laughing while competing with one another. Throughout the event, Daisy López, program director at SCOW, was at the microphone directing games. They also played games, such as a potato sack relay race and jumbo Connect Four and Jenga. Kids were able to get their faces painted and participate in arts and crafts. SCOW staff dressed in costumes, including El Chavo and La Chilindrina from the well-known Mexican sitcom “El Chavo del Ocho.” The staff, as well as high school volunteers, helped run the activities. “Continuing traditions such as Día del Niño is very important.” “At SCOW, our mission is not only to share the culture with the community, but also to embrace and maintain it,” said Adriana Rodríguez, SCOW’s executive director. The event was held outside at the organization’s location, 284 Washington St., from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. On Dia del Nino, it’s common for adults to dress up and organize fun activities for children. In Mexico, Día del Niño is celebrated on April 30, but SCOW hosted an event the day before for children up to the fifth grade. WALLINGFORD - Laughter and music filled the air as children participated in the Spanish Community of Wallingford’s El Día del Niño event last Friday.
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