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Bend, Oregon (KTVZ) – The Jefferson County Cultural Coalition will provide a boost to the Latino Fest in Madras, an annual event organized by the Latino Community Association, with a first-time grant of $1,200. Latino Fest fulfills the mission of the Cultural Coalition to “preserve and strengthen cultural expression in Jefferson County … and to promote public access to cultural events.” With its focus on awareness, Latino Fest will showcase cultural diversity and enhance the visibility of Latino community members, who comprise 40% of the population in Madras and 20% in all of Jefferson County.
