The Metropolis of Pompano Seashore is gearing up for a robust tribute to Haitian tradition and historical past with a full slate of occasions to mark Haitian Heritage Month, culminating within the celebration of Haitian Flag Day on Could 18.
Introduced by Pompano Seashore Arts, the month-long program highlights the resilience, creativity, and international contributions of Haitians by way of music, artwork, cinema, dance, and meals.
Haitian Heritage Month pays tribute to Haiti’s revolutionary historical past and cultural legacy. Central to the celebration is Haitian Flag Day, which commemorates the creation of the Haitian flag in 1803, shortly earlier than the nation declared independence from France. The second marked the beginning of the world’s first Black republic and the primary unbiased nation in Latin America and the Caribbean.
All through Could, Pompano Seashore will host occasions showcasing Haitian excellence within the arts and past. Right here’s what’s on the calendar:
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Could 2 – Previous City Untapped (6–10 PM): A full of life intermission efficiency by KOTR Dance Studio in Previous City Pompano units the tone, providing a sneak peek of what’s to come back on the Konpa Dance Class later within the month.
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Could 9 – Celebrating Haitian Cinema (6–9 PM): Haitian filmmaker Al’Ikens Plancher curates a night of quick movies on the Pompano Seashore Cultural Middle, accompanied by a tasting of conventional Haitian delicacies and recipe playing cards.
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Could 10 – Movie & Storytelling Workshop (11 AM–2 PM): Budding filmmakers can work straight with Al’Ikens Plancher in a hands-on workshop on culture-based storytelling, exploring directing and manufacturing strategies within the Cultural Middle’s Digital Media Lab.
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Could 10 – Konpa Pompano (5–10 PM): The Ali Cultural Arts Middle will pulse with Caribbean vitality as high Haitian DJ @Ti.Joe brings the warmth to the dance flooring. The occasion consists of konpa dance classes, a vendor market, and an open dance social gathering that welcomes each novices and seasoned dancers.
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Could 16 – Artist Discuss with Sophia Lacroix (6–9 PM): The famend Haitian-American artist will share insights into her inventive journey and present exhibition “Roots and Realism: A Haitian Artist’s Memory”, which runs by way of June 21, 2025, on the Ali Cultural Middle.
All occasions are open to the general public and require RSVP by way of Pompano Beach Arts, which additionally supplies updates and behind-the-scenes content material all through the month.
The Metropolis’s Cultural Affairs Division, working as Pompano Seashore Arts, continues its mission to complement the area people by way of numerous cultural programming. Haitian Heritage Month celebrations provide a possibility not solely to honor Haiti’s previous and current but additionally to uplift the Haitian-American diaspora and its enduring impression on cities like Miami, New York, Boston, and South Florida.
For extra data and to RSVP, go to www.pompanobeacharts.org.
