Marcela Aranda

Folklore

Born in Bolivia.
Fluent in English and Spanish.
Recognized master of ceremonies and radio host within Toronto’s Hispanic-Latin American community.
Began cultural participation in 1989 as a dancer in groups representing Ecuador, Bolivia, and Chile.
Deep knowledge of folk traditions, including meanings behind costumes, dances, and cultural preparation.
Curator of CHLAVM’s special virtual exhibition: “Heritage Ceremonial Costumes: Keeping Identity Alive in Canada”.
Active in preserving Hispanic-Latin American identity through performance, cultural interpretation, and public communication.
Director of the Las Flores Charitable Foundation for over 15 years.
President of the Latin American Scholarship Foundation supporting Hispanic-Latin American youth in postsecondary education.
Operations & Communications Director at the Bolivian-Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
Volunteer with Gaucha Argentina Love for Humanity and board member of the Centre for Spanish-Speaking Peoples.
As CHLAVM’s Curator of Folklore, Marcela combines her performance experience, community service, and deep cultural knowledge to bring vibrant digital expressions of folkloric traditions to life. Her work ensures heritage remains visible, meaningful, and accessible across generations.