The walkthrough, which celebrated and educated varied hispanic international locations and cultures, consisted of a slideshow, posters and presenters, a few of whom originated from the international locations they spoke on, to additional clarify the cultures, meals, folks, and historical past.
“These variety occasions are extremely essential for us to grasp cultures all through the world, and these cultures are part of us, a part of our group,” mentioned Capt. Kim Davis, NMRTC San Diego’s commander. “This morning, I used to be capable of work together with a number of of our Shipmates who’re from these international locations and listen to in regards to the folks, the meals, immigration to their international locations and the way sure traditions have been created.”
By talking with the presenters, Davis was launched to the variations within the Spanish language in Argentina and that a part of the world, a few of the delicacies, suggestions for genuine delicacies inside San Diego, and reconnected with previous experiences from earlier missions.
“I additionally talked to a different one of many individuals as we speak who’s from Puerto Rico and that was beautiful as a result of I had a possibility again in 2002 to be stationed there at Roosevelt Roads in Ceiba, Puerto Rico,” mentioned Davis. “Our household embraced each nook of that great island and the heat of their folks, so it was slightly bit like a homecoming.”
The Variety Committee members who hosted the occasion admire the chance to share and rejoice the varied cultures current. One such presenter, Hospitalman Luis Trejo, created the poster for Argentina, the place he and his household are from.
“Me being Hispanic, I felt very proud making a poster sharing about my tradition and my folks,” mentioned Trejo. “As folks have been coming in, I felt completely satisfied explaining all of the issues about my nation to them, and that is simply one thing very particular for me as a result of I’ve helped out in different command observations as properly and this one was one thing that was near me.”
Each Davis and Trejo see this occasion as an essential means not solely to showcase the large variety of NMRTC San Diego, but in addition to convey Sailors nearer collectively via understanding, schooling, and celebration.
“The most important factor is making everyone really feel part of the group,” mentioned Trejo. “All of us work right here on a regular basis, and occasions like this convey folks collectively and that’s the most important factor we will take away.”
“Having occasions like this has a option to convey us collectively to share in what makes us distinctive and completely different,” mentioned Davis. “It’s a stunning option to see and perceive the melting pot that our navy is, we now have people as a part of our group, civilians and navy from across the globe.”
