Taíno Celebrate Diversity in the Bronx

Members of the Kasibahagua Taino Cultural Society share Taino culture in the Bronx, NY

Bronx, NY (UCTP Taíno News) – Members of the Taíno community participated in the first annual Cultural Diversity Festival held in Kingsbridge Heights, Bronx, NY on Sept. 6, 2009. The festival was organized by the Kingsbridge Heights Neighborhood Improvement Association. Cultural presentations included programs by members of the Cacibajagua Taíno Cultural Society, Afro Boricua, “La Bruja” Caridad de La Luz, and Cetiliztli Nauhcampa Quetzalcoatl in Ixachitlan, an indigenous Mexica community group and others. The event also featured vendors, games for children, information tables, and a “Little Miss Kingsbridge” pageant.

UCTPTN 09.11.2009

Taino will gather to celebrate the equinox in the Bronx

New York, NY (UCTP Taino News) - In recognition of the Autumnal Equinox, the Cacibajagua Taino Cultural Society, Bohio de Attabey Women's Circle, and Iukaieke Guainia will host a ceremonial family gathering at Brook Park in the Bronx, New York on Sunday, September 21, 2008. In collaboration with the Friends of Brook Park, the gathering will begin at 12noon with the preparation of the sacred fire. The event is free and the organizers have requested that attendees please bring their own musical instruments - maracas, guiro etc. - and food to share. Brook Park is located at 141st Street and Brook Ave in the South Bronx. For more information on the gathering contact mukaro@uctp.org or call 1(212)604-4186.

UCTPTN 09.16.2008

Native Peoples Day in the Bronx

Native Day at the Kingsbridge Armory International Village Garden

Located on Kingsbridge Road
Between Jerome Avenue & Aqueduct Avenue
On
Saturday June 28, 2008
From
11AM to 5PM

Celebrate our Community garden with members of the

Cacibajagua Taino Cultural Society
And
Cetilixtli Naumcampa Mexica Dancers

Enjoy Native Music and Crafts

Come and help plant a flower or a tree or just enjoy the day.

Our Garden is a learning experience and

the Place to Be For a Unique and Fun Filled Family Day in the Bronx.

Free Admission

Info and Contact number 718-584-0162
Email preed@nfamas.org
KAIVG programs depend on donations and grants

Your support, donations and help are needed so we can create
beautiful, safe, healthy, and happy community green spaces for our
communities

Please help Thank You.

Please note subject to cancellation in case of rains