Taino to Present Cultural Program at Pequot Museum

UCTP Taino News – Members of the Cacibajagua Taino Cultural Society will present a Taino cultural program at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center on Wednesday, July 23, 2008. The program takes place from 1-2pm and is open to the public. The group will present Taino music and dance as well as discuss the meaning of the various songs and how the Taino instruments are played and made. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Mashantucket Pequot Museum offers engaging experiences for all ages, from life-size walk-through dioramas that transport visitors into the past, to changing exhibits and live performances of contemporary arts and cultures. For more information on the Taino presentation check out the Museum’s website at http://www.pequotmuseum.org/.

UCTPTN 05.20.2008

Cacibajagua at the Ramapo Pow Wow

Warwick, NY (UCTP Taino News) - At left Ericc Diaz (Taino) of the Cacibajagua Taino Cultural Society connects with members of the Mexica community through a "smudging" ceremony at the Ramapo Pow Wow on Sunday, May 18th 2008. Members of Cacibajagua offered a Taino cultural presentation as well as set-up a well received information stand at the event. (Photo: Times Herald-Record/JOHN DeSANTO)