VLACC está emocionado de traer de vuelta “Destellos de Paz”, un divertido evento comunitario en español, creado para reunir a familias con niños de 3 a 8 años y celebrar el espíritu y la cultura navideña latinoamericana.

Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025
Time: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Greenhouse Studio, first floor (entrance at the back of the Greenhouse, 1885 Venables St, Vancouver, BC V5L 2H6)
Tickets: $5 plus taxes
Para niños de 3 a 8 años

El evento contará con actividades atractivas como manualidades, teatro de títeres, juegos, música y deliciosa comida. A través de estas experiencias, buscamos promover los valores esenciales de la temporada navideña y compartir el conocimiento de tradiciones apreciadas en toda América Latina.

Por favor, asegúrate de reservar un boleto para cada niño que asistirá al evento. No es necesario registrar a los adultos. Cupos limitados a 2 adultos por familia.

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In English

VLACC is excited to bring back “Destellos de Paz”, a fun community event in Spanish created to bring together families with children ages 3 to 8 to celebrate the spirit and culture of Latin American Christmas traditions.

For kids 3 to 8.

The event will feature engaging activities such as crafts, puppet theatre, games, music, and delicious food. Through these experiences, we aim to promote the essential values of the holiday season and share beloved traditions from across Latin America.

Please make sure to reserve a ticket for each child attending the event. There’s no need to register adults. Limited to 2 adults per family.
Click here to register your children https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/destellos-de-paz-un-encuentro-familiar-lleno-de-alegria-in-spanish-tickets-1968865121579?aff=oddtdtcreator

About the Facilitators

Ana Lorena Perez moved from Ecuador to Canada in 2014, bringing with her an academic background in family therapy and educational counselling. Shortly after arriving, she became actively involved in community programs that support Spanish-speaking families with young children, first as a volunteer and later as a staff member. Through this work, she discovered a passion for children’s music, puppetry, and sharing Latin American culture.

In 2022, she honed her skills as a puppeteer with the support of Neworld Theatre. In 2023, Ana took the stage as one of the puppeteers for the show Division Infinity Saves The World (Neworld), blending her love for art with her commitment to community engagement.

Rocio Quevedo was born in the Sonoran Desert and has been living in Canada for more than a decade. She has had the fortune to live in Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, and Winnipeg. As a lover of nature and a former ESL teacher, she is passionate about learning more about culture, languages, and the things that connect us, such as dance and movement. This passion has led her down many different paths in life, including a career as a dance instructor and performer. She currently works as a Family Programmer and Volunteer Coordinator in a non-profit organization.

Karen Morales is a Mexican artist and designer who recently moved to Vancouver to begin her Master’s in Design at Emily Carr University. With experience as a nanny and a background in architecture and art, she enjoys creating fun and imaginative moments for children through face painting and hands-on activities. She brings warmth, colour, and a friendly community spirit to every family event.

About the Musicians

Marianella Ramos

Born in Caracas, Marianella began her musical studies at the Manuel Alberto López Music School and the Juan José Landaeta Conservatory, later continuing piano at the Instituto Universitario de Estudios Musicales while studying Biology at Simón Bolívar University. She has received awards such as first prize at the “El Piano Venezolano” competition and the Yamaha Honorary Award, and has performed as a soloist in major venues in Venezuela and Canada. A dedicated educator since 1999, she holds a Piano Pedagogy Certificate from the British Columbia Conservatory of Music and a Master’s in Food Science from the University of British Columbia (UBC). She currently directs a Latin American vocal ensemble.

Pablo García

Pablo García is a Venezuelan musician with extensive experience in Latin American and Venezuelan folk music. He studied traditional Venezuelan music and cuatro, later training in bandola llanera at the Lino Gallardo Music School, and has also explored guitar self-taught. Since 2018, he has performed with groups such as “Bandolas, Clases y Hervidos” and the traditional music ensemble “Milagros Figueras.” Known for his virtuosity on the cuatro, he is a member of Asi Somos and collaborates with various Latin music ensembles. Since 2024, he has been part of the group Viene Sonando, contributing his distinctive sound and deep knowledge of Venezuelan repertoire.

Funded by the Leanne Children’s Foundation