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S&F Honey Farm: Queen Bee Box
Stan holding a queen bee box; he describes the different compartments of the tiny box.
S&F Honey Farm
On August 8, 2014, the Raíces Apiculture Initiative took a field trip to S & F Honey Farm in Hillsborough, NJ for a tour, presentation and questions and answer session with beekeeper Stan Wasitowski. Here, Raíces Co-Director Francisco G. Gómez is…
Los Vejigantes de Puerto Rico Residency: Dancing Plena at Paul Robeson School
Raíces Cultural Center Ensemble performed bomba and plena and presented about the tradition of Los Vejigantes de Puerto Rico, an Afropuertorican folkloric tradition. After the interactive performance, participants had the opportunity to dance and…
Los Vejigantes de Puerto Rico Residency: Dancing with los Vejigantes
Los Vejigantes de Puerto Rico Residency: Dancing with los Vejigantes
Los Vejigantes de Puerto Rico Residency: Paul Robeson School Assembly
As part of the 2009 Los Vejigantes de Puerto Rico arts residency program, the Raíces Cultural Center Ensemble performed their vejigantes presentation at Paul Robeson Community Theme School for the Arts in New Brunswick, NJ. Students learned about…
Raícitas Vejigantes Rehearsal
Raícitas Youth Program participants who registered for full program cycles had the opportunity to rehearse and perform with the Raíces Cultural Center Ensemble at community events and presentations, as well as student performances during Raíces…
Raícitas Youth Program Dance Class
Raícitas Youth Program dance class held at the Hub City Teen Center in New Brunswick, NJ. Students pictured here are learning about picoteos, or piquetes, which are movements used in bomba dance to converse with the drum.
Arts and Family Day Participants: Los Vejigantes de Puerto Rico
Some of the participants from the February 2009 Arts and Family Day event: Los Vejigantes de Puerto Rico.
Arts and Family Day: Family Bomba with Vejigante
Family participants in the vejigantes Arts and Family Day event got to try the instruments of bomba and plena and learn how to play a simple bomba rhythm together.
Arts and Family Day: Instruments of Bomba and Plena
Raíces Co-Director Francisco G. Gómez explaining the instruments used in the music of bomba and plena, which is the music most closely related to the tradition of the vejigantes.
Arts and Family Day: Meeting the Vejigantes
At this Arts and Family Day event, participants got to learn about and meet los vejigantes de Puerto Rico in an interactive presentation and performance.
Arts and Family Day: Vejigante Mask Making
Arts and Family Day participant working on her own miniature vejigante mask.
Arts and Family Day: Vejigante Crafts
After learning about the history of the vejigantes, families who participated in this Arts and Family Day event worked together on vejigante based crafts.
Arts and Family Day: Vejigante Coloring Activity
After hearing stories about Los Vejigantes de Puerto Rico and making their own vejigante masks, participants colored vejigante costumes and masks and later put their artwork on display at the Raíces studio.
Arts and Family Day: Painting Vejigante Mask
Participants in this Arts and Family Day event had the opportunity to paint and take home their own miniature vejigante masks.
2011 Cultural Exchange Flyer
Flyer to generate interest in our 2011 cultural exchange trip to Puerto Rico. Trip was later postponed to 2013.
“Festival for the Dead: Ancestral Traditions in the Diaspora” Tickets
Tickets for Raíces Cultural Center Ensemble’s 2011 Production “Festival for the Dead: Ancestral Traditions in the Diaspora” Tickets
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Featuring the Raíces Cultural Center Ensemble and Grupo Ribeiro.
For many cultures, death has…
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Featuring the Raíces Cultural Center Ensemble and Grupo Ribeiro.
For many cultures, death has…
Raícitas "Little Roots" Music, Dance and Culture Class
Flyer for Raícitas “Little Roots” Toddler Dance, Music and Culture Classes.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Discover the rich history of Afro-Caribbean music & dance!
Learn songs, music and dances together!
Hands on dance, music and…
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Discover the rich history of Afro-Caribbean music & dance!
Learn songs, music and dances together!
Hands on dance, music and…
Sustainability Discussion Group July 2013 Program Flyer
Flyer for Raíces Eco-Culture Sustainability Discussion Group July 2013 meeting.
EVENT DESCRIPTION
TOPIC: Film Screening of the Documentary
"Fixing the Future"
About the Film
“By featuring communities using sustainable and innovative…
EVENT DESCRIPTION
TOPIC: Film Screening of the Documentary
"Fixing the Future"
About the Film
“By featuring communities using sustainable and innovative…
Sustainability Discussion Group June 2013 Program Flyer
Flyer for Raíces Eco-Culture Sustainability Discussion Group June 2013 meeting.
EVENT DESCRIPTION
TOPIC: Introduction to Food As Medicine
Guest Presentation and Discussion by Silvia Morrison
About the Presentation
The best form of health…
EVENT DESCRIPTION
TOPIC: Introduction to Food As Medicine
Guest Presentation and Discussion by Silvia Morrison
About the Presentation
The best form of health…
Raícitas "Little Roots" Children’s and Family Gardening Workshop Flyer
Flyer for Raícitas Youth Program “Little Roots” Family Gardening Workshop.
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Join us to learn about Companion Planting, and cultivate some seeds for plants that are friends.
In the Children's Garden at the Reformed Church of…
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Join us to learn about Companion Planting, and cultivate some seeds for plants that are friends.
In the Children's Garden at the Reformed Church of…
Sustainability Discussion Group Winter/Spring 2013 Program Flyer
Flyer for series of Raíces Eco-Culture Sustainability Discussion Group meetings.
EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
February 4 TOPIC: BEES & BEEKEEPING
Film Screening and Discussion
YOU CHOOSE THE FILM!
"Vanishing of the Bees" or "Queen of the…
EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
February 4 TOPIC: BEES & BEEKEEPING
Film Screening and Discussion
YOU CHOOSE THE FILM!
"Vanishing of the Bees" or "Queen of the…
Raícitas Creative Expressions Writing Circle Program Flyer
Flyer for Raícitas Youth Program Creative Expressions Writing Circle.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
All young writers grades six and up are invited to join Raíces volunteer Emily Gibbons every Friday at 4:30pm for the Creative Expressions Writing…
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
All young writers grades six and up are invited to join Raíces volunteer Emily Gibbons every Friday at 4:30pm for the Creative Expressions Writing…
Raíces Roots Jam Fundraiser Event Ticket
Ticket for Raíces Roots Jam Dance Party and Art Auction Fundraiser.
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Help raise funds to keep Raíces alive! We want to continue to offer a home for culture, arts, community and creativity but we NEED YOUR HELP!
Join us for the…
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Help raise funds to keep Raíces alive! We want to continue to offer a home for culture, arts, community and creativity but we NEED YOUR HELP!
Join us for the…
Sustainability Discussion Group December 2012 Program Flyer
Flyer for Raíces Eco-Culture Sustainability Discussion Group December 2012 meeting.
EVENT DECSCRIPTION
TOPIC: Skillshare - 1-burner food and herbal healing preparation.
Join us for four short presentations on DIY food and herbal remedy…
EVENT DECSCRIPTION
TOPIC: Skillshare - 1-burner food and herbal healing preparation.
Join us for four short presentations on DIY food and herbal remedy…