REMARKS
Recognition of cultural celebrations and independence days
0:21:36
·
84 sec
Speaker Adams acknowledges various cultural celebrations and independence days occurring in September, highlighting the diversity of New York City's population and the contributions of different communities.
- Mentions Hispanic Heritage Month and the significant Latino population in New York City
- Recognizes independence days for several Latin American countries
- Acknowledges Asian celebrations such as the Mid-Autumn Festival, Chuseok, and Sukami
Adrienne E. Adams
0:21:36
On September 2nd, we also celebrated the Independence Day of Vietnam and September 7th marked Brazil Independence Day.
0:21:45
The 15th marks the start of Hispanic heritage month when we uplift the contributions and achievements of Latino communities across the country.
0:21:54
New York City is home to 2,500,000 Latino residents of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and traditions.
0:22:01
We also recognize the groundbreaking Latino leaders in this body who continue to serve this city with passion and dedication to their communities.
0:22:12
I also want to wish a happy Independence Day to our Costa Rica Honduran, Salvadoran, and Guatamah Guatamalan communities who are celebrating on September 15th as well as a Happy Mexican Independence Day on 16th.
0:22:26
Chile, Independence Day on 18th, and Belize Independence Day on 21st.
0:22:33
September 17th marks the start of the Mid Autumn Festival, a traditional festival celebrated in China according to the lunar calendar.
0:22:41
Countries across Asia that also observed the lunar calendar are celebrating their own holidays, including Chuseok, which is South Korea's Thanksgiving, and Sukami, which is Japan's version of the Mid Autumn Festival.
0:22:56
Have a happy and healthy celebration.
0:22:58
Somebody's already started celebrating back there.
0:23:01
Good for you.