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Explore traditions from Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Mexico, Peru and beyond, then enjoy Heartbeats: Drums from Four Cultures and an evening performance by Orquesta Son Romero.<\/p>\n<p><em>Included with regular admission.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Alegri\u0301a! :<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Sunday, August 23, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong> 2:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM<br \/>\n<strong>Venue:<\/strong> University of Alberta Botanic Garden<br \/>\n<strong>Address:<\/strong> 51227 AB-60, Parkland County<br \/>\n<strong>Website:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ualberta.ca\/en\/botanic-garden\/events-programs\/pathways-alegria.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.ualberta.ca<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Celebrate the vibrant cultures of Latin America at Alegri\u0301a! at the University of Alberta Botanic Garden on Sunday, August 23, 2026. 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