April 7, 2026
Viridian Event Center, West Jordan, Utah, 7:00-8:00pm
This hour-long workshop introduces the Zoque-Maya tradition of chocolate-making. Participants will explore ancestral food preparation, taste cacao-based drinks, and learn how culinary traditions preserve family heritage and cultural identity. Presented by Esmeralda Torres and the Lopez Aquino Family of Chiapas, Mexico, and Utah, the session highlights tools, ingredients, and techniques passed through generations. Offered in partnership with the County Library and Utah Historical Society, this Hobby 101 class celebrates resilience, cultural memory, and shared traditions.
This program is part of By the People: Conversations Beyond 250, a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
