After careful consideration of the rising health risks posed by the COVID-19 Omicron variant, we have decided to CANCEL all in-person gatherings for the month of December 2021, including The Community Tamalada scheduled for Sat. December 11, 2021 at La Galería del Pueblo
Too Many Tamales Read-Along
Here is a Read-Along video, read in Spanish by RILA's Executive Director, Marta V. Martinez. To order a copy of the book in Spanish and/or English, see below.
Tamales Recipe
Learn how to make your own tamales from Chef Carmen of Casa Azul Taquería in Providence. Download a copy of the recipe in advance so you can purchase ingredients as you follow along.
Making Tamales is a family tradition and community ritual among Mexican, Mexican-American people that is also shared by a diverse mixture of Latin American cultures. The tradition of making tamales with extended families especially during the Christmas holidays can help develop a sense of unity and community, and breaks down borders and barriers between people and cultures.
A gathering of families to make tamales during the holidays is always a welcome opportunity to be together for conversation and food.
The Community Tamalada on Sat. December 11, 2021 from 1-3pm at La Galería del Pueblo has been CANCELLED
Beginning at 1PM, families are welcome at the Adams Public Library, located directly next to us at 205 Central St., to enjoy a bilingual reading of Gary Soto’s famous and beloved Mexican-American Christmas story, Too Many Tamales. Ample parking available at the library. Masks will be required in the presence of young children.★ If you want your own copy of the book, we have a limited number available at 50% discount in Spanish (Softcover) and English (Soft and Hard Cover available). Click below to register and you will have the option of purchasing a book before you submit. NOTE: If you pay in advance we will set aside a copy for you to pick up at the event.
We have six (6) copies of Growing Up With Tamales available (Hard Cover only)
Next door, at La Galería del Pueblo, come and learn how tamales are made and join us in making your own. We will also provide samples plus a recipe for champurrado, a traditional Mexican drink made of maize (corn meal) and Mexican chocolate that is perfect for cozy evenings during the holidays.
✫ The event is FREE and open to all • Please click on the green button below to register, if you wish to purchase a copy of the book and to send a $10.00 donation that will go towards the purchase of a dozen tamales to take some home after the tamalada. When the event is over, you can take additional tamales home at $1 each.
