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On Tuesday, December 14, Latin Café 2000 hosted its fourth (4th) annual pig pardoning ceremony where Miami Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine-Cava officially pardoned a record four (4) lucky pigs who are now saved from South Florida’s tradition of Roasted pig, Caja China or lechón for the holidays. Manchita, Sakura, Shlomo, and David have been rescued by loving families who are giving the pigs a safe haven with space to run and play, making them their new permanent homes.
“This is my second annual pig pardoning ceremony, and as I said last year, it won’t be my last,” said Daniella Levine Cava, Mayor of Miami-Dade County, Florida. “It’s wonderful to be able to pardon the offspring of Layla, who was pardoned in 2018. Our unique Miami tradition is roasted pig or Lechon for the holidays and these four little ones will never see a Caja China as long as they remain in Miami Dade County of course,” adds Levine Cava.
“This is a very Miami annual tradition, and we have the honor to count on the presence of Mayor Levine Cava, who graciously joins us for the second year in a row,” said Latin Café CEO Eric Castellanos. “We serve hundreds of lechon meals every season, from catering to individual dining at our three locations. These little pigs are very blessed to receive protection during this very busy time of the year.” adds Castellanos.
Eric Castellanos owner of Latin Cafe 2000 together with Miami Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and special guests of honor from Miami Dade Police Department’s Youth Outreach Program, Nakyea Andrews, Kanya Andrews, Jordan Campbell, Taylor Campbell, Amaya Andrews proclaimed the four (4) pigs pardoned from this year’s holiday meal.
