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Saludos Welcome. About La Piata Our Mission Our mission is to instill cultural pride and positive values in all youth and promote a sense of community in Boston with the ultimate objective of understanding and appreciating the cultural diversity among us all. About Rosalba Bio Rosalba Solis is the founder of the Bostonbased La Pinata a nearly thirtyyear old Latin American cultural performing arts community organization. Rosalba is a professional teacher dancer musician 3919 Mayor Walsh Youth Advocate Award Winner 3913 Jubilation Foundation Fellow 3905 Boston Fund for Teachers Fellows 3901 Michael Griffin Humanities Award Honorable Mention recipient for excellence and commitment in service to Boston youth and 3993 Massachuesetts Arts in Education Award recipient for being an outstanding educator in the arts.