Moment to praise! The Brooklyn Youngsters’s Museum is relaunching its per month program, ‘”i Atis.”
Photo courtesy of Winston Williams/Brooklyn Children’s Museum
The Brooklyn Youngsters’s Museum is about to relaunch “Ti Atis,” a per month program devoted to celebrating Haitian tradition thru actions and performances, starting this weekend.
“Ti Atis,” which interprets to “Little Artists” in Haitian Creole, goals to immerse younger individuals in Haitian historical past and heritage thru diverse artwork methods. The initiative comes because of a partnership with the Haiti Cultural Alternate.
Régine M. Roumain, government director of HCX, stated this system will attribute a various lineup.
“We are excited to continue Ti Atis, our signature youth program, fostering appreciation and understanding for Haitian culture and arts,” Roumain stated in a commentary.
In line with museum leaders, the development used to be designed to reinforce cultural respect with per month methods showcasing dance, track and perceptible arts. Earlier ‘Ti Atis’ workshops incorporated conventional Haitian dance, Carnival mask-making and explorations of African Diaspora rhythms, promising a colourful cultural enjoy for attendees.
Professor Jessica St. Vil-Ulysse will govern the primary workshop on Nov. 9, consisting of a day dance magnificence specializing in conventional Haitian rhythms, together with Ibo, Konbit, Rara and Yanvalou.
As an very important a part of HCX’s formative years building efforts, this system is designed to domesticate certain cultural identification, facilitate significant cross-cultural discussion and foster an inclusive folk spirit amongst individuals.
The ‘Ti Atis’ program will run on the museum from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are priced at $15 for kids and adults, year youngsters beneath one date used can attend for distant and grandparents can buy tickets for $14. Tickets are to be had at the Brooklyn Youngsters’s Museum website.
The Brooklyn Youngsters’s Museum is situated at 145 Brooklyn Ave. between Soil Playground and St. Marks Street in Crown Heights.
