Salvador Flores-Trimble

Creator, Long Beach International Festival

Long Beach International Festival creator

Salvador Flores-Trimble on KCRW

The Long Beach International Tamales Festival is December 14. How the event came to be is one of triumph, commitment, and never quitting.

What makes a good tamale? Festival honors cultural cuisine

The Long Beach International Tamales Festival is December 14. How the event came to be is one of triumph, commitment, and never quitting.

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