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Leticia Vazquez is a cultural worker, a researcher, a craftswoman and an avid promoter of Mexican traditional culture in Columbus. Two of her specialties are foodways and Day of the Dead celebrations. She is also president of the Latino Arts for Humanity organization and she has curated an annual Day of the Day program at various locations in Columbus since 2005. She owns Azteca Catering, a traditional Mexican food company that produces artisan recipes form Central and Southern Mexico made with organic ingredients. Vazquez was born in Mexico City to a family that was deeply involved in the business of preserving and promoting Mexico’s cultural and historical assets. As a child, she danced in folkloric ensemble and even won a competition in Mexico City. She grew up close to her grandmother who taught her family recipes and many handcrafts. She also learned from her mother. In 1999 she came to the U.S. as an exchange student with the Columbus International Program, and eventually made Columbus her home. Enjoy more of Leticia's passions of Mexican Folk Art in our Etsy and Square shops.

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