Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, California
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Celebrating Hispanic heritage. National Hispanic Heritage Month
From today, National Hispanic Heritage Month unfurls its vibrant celebrations of Hispanic Americans' contributions to US culture and society. The date coincides with the independence days of several Latin American nations, like Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, and Chile. Established as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968, it was expanded to a month by President Ronald Reagan in 1988.
Tasmanian snow gum and pandani plants near Lake Dobson, Mount Field National Park, Tasmania, Australia
Joshua Tree National Park, California
Venice Skatepark at sunset, Los Angeles, California
Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park, Big Island, Hawaii
Mokoli'I Island in Kaneohe Bay, seen from Kualoa Regional Park, Oahu, Hawaii
Footpath in the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kyoto, Japan
Joshua trees in Joshua Tree National Park, California
Aerial view of the Venice Skatepark in Venice Beach, Los Angeles
