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"Remembering the Revolution: The Battle of Vertieres"
Haiti Cultural Exchange, Inc., 11/02/09
Haiti Cultural Exchange
Presents
“Remembering the Revolution:
The Battle of Vertières”
With Poetry by Jean-Claude MARTINEAU (Koralen)
Jennifer Celestin & Jeanie Bogart
Music by KONGO
Spoken Word and Haitian Roots (Rasin) Music
Hosted by Joel Dreyfuss with Special Remarks by
Manhattan Deputy Borough President Rose Pierre-Louis
Saturday, November 14, 2009 from 7 to 11 pm
at BLVD: 199 Bowery Street, NYC (at Spring Street)
Cost: $30.00
Proceeds from the event will benefit Haiti Cultural Exchange’s community-based programs and activities.
For more information and to purchase tickets please contact
regine@haiticulturalx.org
Tickets may also be purchased on the day of the event and by credit card at:
http://www.wantickets.com/Events/80645/Haiti-Cultural-Exchange.aspx
Haiti Cultural Exchange is a nonprofit organization established to develop, present and promote the cultural expressions of the Haitian people. We seek to raise awareness of social issues and foster cultural understanding and appreciation through programs in the arts, education and public affairs.
Fiscally Sponsored by the Brooklyn Arts Council
Presents
“Remembering the Revolution:
The Battle of Vertières”
With Poetry by Jean-Claude MARTINEAU (Koralen)
Jennifer Celestin & Jeanie Bogart
Music by KONGO
Spoken Word and Haitian Roots (Rasin) Music
Hosted by Joel Dreyfuss with Special Remarks by
Manhattan Deputy Borough President Rose Pierre-Louis
Saturday, November 14, 2009 from 7 to 11 pm
at BLVD: 199 Bowery Street, NYC (at Spring Street)
Cost: $30.00
Proceeds from the event will benefit Haiti Cultural Exchange’s community-based programs and activities.
For more information and to purchase tickets please contact
regine@haiticulturalx.org
Tickets may also be purchased on the day of the event and by credit card at:
http://www.wantickets.com/Events/80645/Haiti-Cultural-Exchange.aspx
Haiti Cultural Exchange is a nonprofit organization established to develop, present and promote the cultural expressions of the Haitian people. We seek to raise awareness of social issues and foster cultural understanding and appreciation through programs in the arts, education and public affairs.
Fiscally Sponsored by the Brooklyn Arts Council
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Folk / Traditional Arts, Music, Multi-Cultural, Performance Art, Poetry, Traditional / Culturally SpecificComments:
Please join us for an evening filled with music and poetry on Saturday, November 14, 2009 to commemorate the historic Haitian Revolutionary Battle of Vertières. Hosted by journalist, Joel Dreyfuss with Special remarks by Manhattan Deputy Borough President, Rose Pierre-Louis.
The Battle of Vertières, November 18, 1803, was the last and decisive battle against the French Army which led to Haiti’s Independence in January 1804. Led by revolutionary heroes, Jean-Jacques Dessalines, Alexandre Pétion and François Capois, Haitians attacked the French-held fort of Vertières and caused Napoleon’s troops to abandon their stronghold and ultimately concede defeat -- giving birth to the First Black Republic in the Western Hemisphere.
Let’s come together to celebrate freedom, self-determination and independence. We look forward to seeing you!
Haiti Cultural Exchange, Inc., 11/02/09 10:18AM
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