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Join us as we celebrate our traditions through folk dances and live music. Artists from Mexico, Central and South America will perform flaunting their indigenous costumes.
Our Mission
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Entertainment
LAREXPO's mission is to empower a vibrant community of Latin American artisans and entrepreneurs by creating a space where they can showcase their work when engaging the public, inspiring appreciation of their cultural heritage. Our artisans have pledged to maintain high quality standards in their work while conserving the sustainability of the economy, the society and the environment.
Exhibitors
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Exhibitors
LAREXPO is the main artisan fair in the City of Manassas. Artisans are selected for their enthusiasm to promote the conservation of their countries´ traditional crafts while preserving high levels of workmanship. Entrepreneurs attend this Event to link with the community, providing helpful information, advice and support as a benefit to our Visitors.
Exhibitor and Vendor Registration
Please fill out the form if you wish to be considered an exhibitor/vendor for the next event. Form submission does not guarantee participation. You will be notified via email once we start the selection process.
2025 Partners
2025 sponsors
latin american folklore dance groups
Peru
El Salvador
Mexico
Estampas Peruanas de Virginia
Peru
Group Estampas Peruanas of Virginia is an initiative started 10 years ago as the means to introduce children of Peruvian decent the richness of their culture and traditions.
Mexico
El Salvador
Mexico
Grupo Folklore Vida Y Salud
Mexico
Our group is comprised of individuals who are proud of their culture and heritage. We aim to promote our folklore by showcasing the diverse and emblematic dances of our regions. Our goal is to ensure that our children grow up with an appreciation of their heritage and the ability to participate in these traditions.
El Salvador
El Salvador
El Salvador
Flor de Cafe Folkloric Group
El Salvador
In 2023, the Ciudad Barrios/USA Committee was established in Virginia to address the fading of cultural heritage in the United States and around the world. One of their initiatives was to create a dance group to preserve their traditions. Flor de Cafe was born from this need. Comprised of members passionate about folklore dance and proud to represent El Salvador, Flor de Cafe aims to keep their cultural heritage alive through their performances.
Bolivia
Bolivia
El Salvador
Tinkus Bolivia USA
Bolivia
Tinkus Bolivia USA is a non-profit dance company that was founded on October 18th, 2016, by Gaston Blanco and his family. Currently, they have 75 dancers from all over Latin America, Central America, and the States. This fraternity was founded to spread Bolivian folklore through the Tinkus, Salaque, and Tobas dance. Tinku is a ritual and folk dance from Bolivia that is performed in the north of the department of Potosí. The meaning of the word, originally from the Quechua language, is “encounter”.
Ecuador
Bolivia
Ecuador
Grupo Raices Ecuatorianas
Ecuador
Our organization is deeply committed to showcasing our country's rich heritage and traditions.
Through various cultural events, workshops, and educational programs, we strive to pass down our customs to younger generations.
By celebrating our cultural identity, we aim to instill a sense of pride and belonging in the hearts of all Ecuadorians, both young and old.
Peru
Bolivia
Ecuador
Sumaj Tusuy DMV – Cultural Dance Group
Sumaj Tusuy is a Peruvian dance group originally founded in Miami over 20 years ago. With deep roots in traditional dance, the group has performed across the U.S. and internationally, sharing the richness of Peruvian culture through movement and storytelling.
In 2024, Sumaj Tusuy DMV was established in the Washington D.C. metro area to continue this mission—offering dance classes, performances, and workshops that celebrate heritage, build community, and honor the power of cultural expression.
Orgullo Latino Award Recognition ANDRES AREVALO
Ambassador LAREXPO KLEMENTYN REQUENA
Ambassador LAREXPO KLEMENTYN REQUENA
DIRECTOR: ANDRÉS ARÉVALO
Cultural Ambassador of Peruvian Folklore
Andrés Arévalo is a renowned artist and folklore master, a graduate of the National School of Folklore José María Arguedas. Based in the United States for the past eight years, he has distinguished himself as a performer, creator, and educator. Recognized by USCIS with the prestigious O-1 visa for individuals with extraordinary talent, his career positions him as a key figure in the promotion, preservation, and professionalization of Peruvian folklore abroad.
His artistic versatility is reflected in his ability to integrate diverse disciplines such as the cajón, cajita, zapateo, and traditional dance into multidisciplinary performances. He has developed an innovative, multidimensional methodology for teaching Peruvian folklore, offering a fresh and impactful approach to the transmission of traditional arts.
Andrés has received significant accolades, including recognition from Harvard University for his outstanding Peruvian folklore master class, delivered during a residency program with students from the University of the Pacific. His experience includes directing ensembles of up to 100 musicians for major international events such as the Dakar, Mistura, and the World Leaders Summit (2012), where he collaborated with the National Symphony Orchestra and artist Lucho Quequezana.
Throughout his career, he has collaborated with prestigious groups and artists such as Perú Negro, the National Folklore Ensemble, Julie Freundt, Fabiola de la Cuba, Tony Succar, and spent over a decade working alongside Cecilia Barraza in the iconic TV program Medio Día Criollo.
His unwavering commitment to Peruvian culture and his multifaceted talent have established him as a true Cultural Ambassador of Peruvian Folklore, and an inspiring leader in promoting the richness of Peruvian identity and artistic heritage on the international stage.
Ambassador LAREXPO KLEMENTYN REQUENA
Ambassador LAREXPO KLEMENTYN REQUENA
Ambassador LAREXPO KLEMENTYN REQUENA
KLEMENTYN REQUENA
CULTURAL AMBASSADOR OF LAREXPO 2025
Klementyn Requena is a renowned community leader, Social Communicator (graduated from the University of Piura and officially validated in the United States), Specialist in Marketing, Internal Corporate Communication, and Microenterprise Management. Her career is marked by a deep commitment to women’s empowerment, social transformation, and the preservation of Latin American culture.
As the founder and director of Latinas con Voz TV, a Spanish-language digital platform with reach across the Americas and the United States, she has built a powerful channel that amplifies women's voices, promotes their rights, and fosters their leadership. In recognition of her impactful work, the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce honored her company in 2021 as one of the most valuable in its sector. In 2022, backed by the GWHCC, she launched the successful program “Latinas en Acción,” which continues to grow and benefit entrepreneurs across the United States and Puerto Rico.
From the heart of the DMV (DC-Maryland-Virginia), Klementyn continues her mission of service as a Purple Angel and Ambassador of Mil Mujeres, Health Pro Coach at Identity, and provider of free emotional support sessions in Montgomery County for women and men in vulnerable situations—offering empathy, guidance, and strength.
She is also one of the founding voices of the Orange March, in partnership with organizations forming the Latinas Unidas Against Violence DMV Alliance, and currently serves as DMV Director of RIMLA and Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Latinx Warriors.
As a speaker, her powerful message of empowerment, leadership, and gender equality inspires many and reaffirms her unwavering dedication to social justice and pride in our cultural roots. Her voice not only uplifts women—it honors the traditions, languages, and ancestral knowledge that shape our Latin identity.
Today, as the Cultural Ambassador of LAREXPO 2025, Klementyn Requena proudly represents our community, carrying forth the richness of Hispanic heritage and the transformative power of culture as a tool for development, connection, and pride