Like thousands of Peruvian, the Ospinal family moved to the United States to find more employment opportunities. It all started with Marcial Ospinal, who came to the USA in the 1960s and over time helped his nephews with trips and stays in the North American country. Today there are at least 100 members of the Ospinal They live in the US and excel at keeping Peruvian traditions alive in the city austinin Texas.
For several years, the Ospinals have been spreading the spirit and joy of folklore and other dances and traditions native to Peru. With this in mind, we tell you the emotional story of this Peruvian family that, with work and dedication, has managed to bear the name of Peru in the USA.
What is the history of the Ospinals, the family that makes their home in the United States?
in the 1960s, Martial Ospinal He left his home district of Chupaca in the Junín region and moved to the United States. In the US, the Peruvian decided to join the US Army. This is how he gained residency and citizenship.
After receiving these benefits, he brought his nephew Hernán Ospinal, who in turn was Mrs. Honorata Mayhuascawho also obtained American citizenship more than 30 years ago.
“We were hoping that our uncle (Marcial Ospinal) would take us to the country. Then he brought my older brother, Hernán Ospinal, whom I thank for bringing the whole family,” Marisol Ospinal told the D-Day show. Like many other descendants, she was able to reach the USA thanks to her Hernan and Marcial Ospinal.
woman Honorata Mayhuasca He also helped his descendants move abroad. Once she received her citizenship, she made all arrangements for her remaining six daughters’ residency in the United States. “I didn’t think twice because there was a chance for my daughters. If there was that option, I said, ‘Why not go to the United States?’” Irma Ospinal told the outlet above.
One of the largest Peruvian families residing in Austin, Texas, the Ospinals excel at keeping Peruvian culture alive. Photo: Recording “D-Day”
What is the Ospinal family doing in the United States?
At least 100 members of the Ospinal family currently live in the United States. There are four generations of this Peruvian family group living in the city of Austin today. In addition, they are one of the most important ambassadors of Peruvian folklore in the state of Texas.
The Ospinal family keeps Peruvian customs alive. For example, Marisol Ospinal is the host and organizer of the events carried out by the Peruvian colony in this area of the foreign land, such as the traditional procession of the Lord of Miracles or the Feast of Santiago. She also collected Peruvians and sang Huainos or other popular songs from national folklore.
Therefore, these Peruvians try to encourage the gathering of compatriots abroad and keep Peruvian culture alive in the United States, especially in the city austinTexas.
Marisol Espinal is characterized by singing Huainos and trying to rally Peruvians living in Texas, USA. Photo: Recording “D-Day”