LAUP History

Community Advocacy

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1999 crowned Fiesta Queen and other contestants.

After the queen contestants have their interviews, talents, and group presentations, it is time to crown a winner in the coronation ceremony. 

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Newspaper clipping from the Holland Sentinel about Lidia Sanders, The 1997 Fiesta Queen winner. 

Lidia Sanders creates conversation in her community. She lends a voice for younger members in her community, so that they can be heard.

"I think it's important for adults to listen to young people. A lot of other people are looking for youths' views, but young people are sometimes too shy to speak up."

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Fiesta Queen and runner-ups on a float during tulip time in Holland.

The current queen and runner ups showing support for their community by participating in a parade 

Throughout the timespan as a Queen, from applicant to crowned Queen, their community is valued highly. Queens are expected to show (and have shown) commitment and participation in their community. These women have become a staple in their community and someone to look up to by younger generations.

This digital exhibit is made possible by a partnership with the Hope College Van Wylen Library, members of the Fall 2021 IDS395 cultural heritage course, Joint Archives of Holland, MI, Holland Museum, and the Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP). This project was supported in part by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. // Esta exhibición digital es posible gracias a una asociación con Hope College Van Wylen Library, miembros del curso de herencia cultural IDS 395 de Otoño de 2021, Archivos Conjuntos de Holland, MI, Holland Museum y Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP). Este proyecto fue apoyado en parte por la Fundación Andrew W. Mellon.

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