Time to rejoice! The Brooklyn Youngsters’s Museum is relaunching its month-to-month program, ‘”i Atis.”
Picture courtesy of Winston Williams/Brooklyn Youngsters’s Museum
The Brooklyn Youngsters’s Museum is about to relaunch “Ti Atis,” a month-to-month program devoted to celebrating Haitian tradition by means of actions and performances, starting this weekend.
“Ti Atis,” which interprets to “Little Artists” in Haitian Creole, goals to immerse younger contributors in Haitian historical past and heritage by means of varied artwork kinds. The initiative comes because of a partnership with the Haiti Cultural Alternate.
Régine M. Roumain, govt director of HCX, stated this system will function a various lineup.
“We’re excited to proceed Ti Atis, our signature youth program, fostering appreciation and understanding for Haitian tradition and humanities,” Roumain stated in a press release.
In line with museum leaders, the occasion was designed to boost cultural appreciation with month-to-month applications showcasing dance, music and visible arts. Earlier ‘Ti Atis’ workshops included conventional Haitian dance, Carnival mask-making and explorations of African Diaspora rhythms, promising a vibrant cultural expertise for attendees.
Educator Jessica St. Vil-Ulysse will lead the primary workshop on Nov. 9, consisting of a day dance class specializing in conventional Haitian rhythms, together with Ibo, Konbit, Rara and Yanvalou.
As a vital a part of HCX’s youth improvement efforts, this system is designed to domesticate optimistic cultural id, facilitate significant cross-cultural dialogue and foster an inclusive group spirit amongst contributors.
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, whereas youngsters underneath one 12 months previous can attend without spending a dime and grandparents should purchase tickets for $14. Tickets can be found on the Brooklyn Youngsters’s Museum website.
The Brooklyn Youngsters’s Museum is positioned at 145 Brooklyn Ave. between Park Place and St. Marks Avenue in Crown Heights.
