“Nos gusta participar en los eventos y son fantásticos.”

“Siempre espero sus eventos con ansias porque nos traen mucha alegría”, dijo Córdova. Magdali Córdova, una residente de Wallingford, llevó a sus tres hijos. “Es obvio que mi nieta está emocionada de estar aquí”. Jhovani Jiménez, una residente de Meriden, asistió con su nieta. Después, le llegó el turno a las sillas musicales. Luego, jugaron al bailar/parar, en el que los niños tenían que quedarse en su lugar cuando la música se detenía. Durante el evento, Daisy López, directora de programas de SCOW, se mantuvo al micrófono dirigiendo los juegos.Įl juego del limbo fue el primero en realizarse, a la vez que la música retumbaba y los niños reían mientras competían entre ellos.

Éstos también participaron de juegos como las carreras de relevos de saco y juegos de mesa como Connect Four y Jenga gigantes. Los niños pudieron pintarse las caras y participar de manualidades. El personal y los voluntarios de las escuelas superiores/preparatorias ayudaron a dirigir las actividades. “Es muy importante continuar las tradiciones como el Día del Niño”, sostuvo.Įl personal de SCOW se vistió con disfraces, entre los que se destacaron los de El Chavo y La Chilindrina, de la reconocida serie mexicana “El Chavo del Ocho”. “En SCOW, nuestra misión no solo es compartir la cultura con la comunidad, sino también abarcar y mantener nuestra cultura”, dijo Adriana Rodríguez, directora ejecutiva de SCOW. La actividad se realizó en el estacionamiento de la organización, localizada en la 284 Washington St., desde las 4:30 p.m. En el Día del Niño, es común que los adultos vistan disfraces y organicen actividades divertidas para los más pequeños. WALLINGFORD – La risa y la música llenó el aire mientras los niños participaban del Día del Niño, un evento realizado en la Comunidad Hispana de Wallingford, el viernes pasado.Įn México, el Día del Niño se celebra cada 30 de abril, pero SCOW realizó su evento para niños y niñas hasta el quinto grado, un día antes. Rodríguez gave special thanks to the Wallingford Rotary Club, the Wallingford Community Women, SCOW staff and teens who went above and beyond to make the day extra special for the children. “Children were running around having a blast.” “It really warmed my heart seeing not only the children smiling, giggling, and having fun, but the parents, too.” Rodríguez said. She played the “Cha Cha Slide” and everyone joined, including the volunteers. López made sure the children did not leave before dancing. In addition, the Wallingford Health Department provided summer safety information for parents and stickers for the children. The Wallingford Community Women, a non-profit civic organization, donated stuffed animals. They also gave out COVID-19 tests, masks and hand sanitizer. The Rotary Club of Wallingford was there, handing out donated goodie bags that included snacks and school supplies. “We enjoy participating in the events and they are amazing.” “I always look forward to the events they have because it brings so much excitement to us,” Cordova said. 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.

El chavo del ocho juegos