Archive: In Memory of Anacaona: Taíno Indian Stories and Songs

Date: 31 January, 2004 • Location: American Museum of Natural History, NY

In recognition of the 200th anniversary of Haitian independence, in this program children will hear Taíno Indian songs and stories presented by Sylvia Karayaturey Rosario and Roger Atihuibancex Hernandez, members of the Cacibajagua Taino Cultural Society. The Taíno are the indigenous peoples of the Caribbean islands. The name Haiti comes from the Taíno language and means "land of high mountains." For info contact AMNH at 212-769-5315.