Asociacion Cultural Hispanoamericana Information

The association was founded and incorporated in the city of Augusta, the state of Georgia, on the 10th day of April of 1986 and since then has been referred with the acronym of ACHA. The organization is, by character, a cultural and familial association, non-profit and organized in accordance with the "Georgia Non-profit Corporate Code". It is a non-political and non-denominational entity. The Board of Directors is elected biannually by a majority vote. A member does not earn, is paid or receives gifts as compensation for service on the Board of Directors. The objectives of ACHA are to gather within the organization, without discrimination whatsoever, all persons whom may be interested in the language, the culture and the Hispanic traditions; to promote cultural, educational and social development; and to collaborate with other organizations and groups of similar character, in addition to assisting other organizations with the same purpose. Our primary goal is the preservation and promotion of our culture. Everyone is welcome to be a member of ACHA. The annual dues of $12 per person allow us to schedule annual activities and publish our newsletter “El Cervantino” by which we inform you of upcoming events; as well as news of our association and our members, important dates, work plans and other details. Hispanic Fesctival Since 1992, ACHA has been the organizing association of the well-known "Hispanic Festival" in Augusta, Georgia in October. Year after year we have put great effort to extend to the community a festival worthy to be celebrated and remembered. It's a festival were the attendees are always delighted by folkloric groups, musical groups, authentic food stands from several Hispanic countries, arts and crafts, activities for children, other attractions for the family and the night dancing in the street.