Haitian Cultural Month Kick Off in South Florida

Haiti Cultural CenterAs South Florida prepares to celebrate Haitian Cultural Month, the African American Research Library and Cultural Center in Fort Lauderdale is kicking off its series of events with a vibrant tribute to Haitian art through artists living in South Florida, on May 3, 2014 at 4:00 PM.

Those who make it will be given the opportunity to see the works of 10 Haitian artists whose scope of talent embody the sumptuousness and splendor of Haitian Art.

The artists will be present to answer questions and discuss their works. We hope to see you there.

 

FredLe mois de mai est celui consacré à la célébration de la culture haïtienne dans le sud de la Floride. La fameuse bibliothèque “African American Research Library and Cultural Center” ouvre le mois avec un vibrant hommage à l’art haïtien le 3 mai  à 16:00 (4:00 PM).

Ceux qui peuvent faire le voyage ne devrait pas rater cette occasion d’admirer les œuvres de 10 peintres haïtiens dont les travaux reflètent la diversité et la richesse de l’art de notre terroir.

Les artistes seront présents durant le vernissage. Vous pourrez les rencontrer et discuter de tout ce qui attrait à leur art et poser les questions qui vous brûlent les lèvres.

fred21.jpgDans l’espoir de vous rencontrer, recevez nos salutations les meilleures.

You are all invited.  Free admission.  I look forward to seeing you there.

Thanks,

Fred

 

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Michelle Obama and Azaka Mede

Dream Haiti: Acrylic on Canvas by Jean Claude M.May is Haitian Heritage Month. It’s packed with holidays: Labor and Agriculture Day, Flag Day, National Sovereignty Day, and (the most important of all) Mother’s Day!

At home and in the dyaspora, compatriots commemorated Premier Mai (May First) in many ways, including dressing up like the patron lwa of agriculture: a peasant farmer who answers to the names Azaka Mede, Kouzen, Zaka, among several other affectionate monikers. If having a green thumb means that everything you plant grows, then Azaka Mede is green all over. Every seed he drops in the soil yields a bountiful harvest.

michelle obama gardeningAnother famous personage with a serious green thumb is First Lady Michelle Obama. For many years now, she has shown the public that cultivating land is hardly synonymous with poverty. You’re not a peasant for growing your own food. Au contraire . . .

Click on the link to read more.

http://www.voicesfromhaiti.com/2012/05/azaka-mede-and-michelle-obama/

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