ANAHEIM, Calif. (KABC) -- For nearly 30 years, boys and girls in Orange County have learned the traditions and practiced the sounds of mariachi music, at the Rhythmo Mariachi Academy in Anaheim.

As those students and their parents celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, friends from Helpful Honda of Southern California surprised them with dozens of items, including microphones, speakers, music stands, strings and other equipment.

"We are actually celebrating Hispanic heritage month," said Monica Noriega, the regional manager for Helpful Honda of Southern California. "We're giving back to those who are contributing to the communities so that's why they're here. We like to help those who are helpful to the community."

Rhythmo Mariachi Academy was founded in 1996 by Gabriel Zavala, whose son

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