Are you coming to the Austin Eclipse?

Bring your beach chairs and the kids!

We're having a picnic in our Batey!

7th annual PICNIC, RITMO y BAILE & CULTURAL WORKSHOP EXPERIENCE

Special Guests from Puerto Rico, West Africa & Taino of Borikén

Date: Sunday, April 7, 2024

SCHEDULE:

11-1pm: Cultural Workshops from West Africa & Puerto Rico (BOMBA!)

2-5pm: Interactive OUTDOOR Picnic with live music & dance!

BRING YOUR BEACH CHAIRS & THE KIDS! Come dance with us under the Pecan Trees of our Batey! From 11-1pm there will be music, dance, and cultural workshops from West Africa & Puerto Rico (BOMBA!). From 2-5pm, our interactive outdoor event will feature live traditional music from West Africa, Puerto Rico, and Taino from Borikén.

YES! BRING YOUR MARACA! There will be Areyto -- Taino music and dance for all!

Special guests include:

* Tata Cepeda, bringing Bomba Puertorriqueña with 3 generations of the Cepeda Family direct from Puerto Rico!

* Lannaya, West African Drum & Dance Ensemble, bringing Masters direct from West Africa!

* Kacike Tekina-eirú, Tribal Chief of Yukayeke Yara Cu, leading Taino Areyto, interactive ceremonial dance.

* And our Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance performing company!

Location: Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance And Cultural Center, 701 Tillery Street, Austin, TX 78702

FREE EVENT - Donations appreciated!

This event is part of our series - Celebrando Heritage Project 2024 - Madre Patria Africa including:

* 7th Picnic Ritmo y Baile & Cultural Workshop Experience (April 5)

https://www.facebook.com/events/1445074183034566

* Celebrando 2024 - Salsa & Heritage Festival (June 9)

https://www.facebook.com/events/1401235027450674

* Madre Patria África - The Presence of Africa in Puerto Rico (WAS: Feb 25)

Livestream Conversation & Video Premiere of the Prince & The Pana, 21st Musical

Video Link!! - https://www.facebook.com/prfdance/videos/911761903924225

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