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The annual Luz de las Naciones celebration returns Friday and Saturday.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints event is meant to showcase Latin American culture and promote the gospel of Jesus Christ.

The event is in its 23rd year, and this year's installment coincides with the centennial anniversary of formal church outreach efforts in South America.

SALT LAKE CITY — As The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints marks 100 years of outreach to South America, this year's installment of the Luz de las Naciones celebration takes on added significance, organizers say.

For Alejandro Melecio, though, the central message of the event transcends the centennial anniversary and even the event's focus on Latino music, dance and cultur

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