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Family Bombazo
Raícitas Youth Program participants and their families learn, study and practice the Afropuertorican folkloric tradition of bomba.
Sharing Knowledge and Culture at the Raíces Open House
All Raícitas share what they learn at community events, open houses, family performances and cultural festivals. These Raícitas presented the history and meaning of bomba.
Culture is Family
Family members involved in the Raícitas Youth Program and Raíces Cultural Center Ensemble in 2011.
Raícitas Dance Class
From 2009-2010, Raíces Cultural Center held classes at the Hub City Teen Center in New Brunswick. Classes were held for children and adults. Participants learned the folkloric traditions of the Caribbean in dance, music and song. Almost one…
Raícitas Bomba Class
Participants in the Raícitas Youth Program learn the music, dance, song and history of the Caribbean folkloric traditions. The student is practicing bomba, an Afro-puertorican folkloric tradition. In bomba, the dancer and the drummer converse, with…
Bomba in the Park
At the Spring Jam community art event, Raíces Cultural Center organized a day of workshops and music performances, as well as collaborations with local family arts organizations. A local Girl Scout troop participated in the festival, attending all…
“Los Vejigantes de Puerto Rico” Program Flyer
In 2009, Raíces Cultural Center created and presented its first production thanks in part to an award a MINI grant by the Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission. Raíces Cultural Center Ensemble performed with guest artists and Raícitas…
Bomba Class Flyer 2009
Raíces Cultural Center flyer for children’s and adults’ bomba classes held at the Hub City Teen Center in New Brunswick.
Raíces Visual Arts: Orisha Art Show
Students from Raícitas Youth Program attended the Orisha Art Exhibit to learn more about the Orishas, or forces of nature. These students had recently begun to learn the songs and dances of the Orishas in their classes.
Raíces 2010 Newsletter (6 pages)
Page 1 of the Raíces 2010 Newsletter. Article about the Hip Hop Ambassadors Cultural Exchange Program.
Day of the Dead Skull at Family Arts Day
Participant in the Raícitas Youth Program and Family Arts Day proudly displaying his Day of the Dead skull.
Making Art at Family Arts Day-Day of the Dead
Participant in the Raícitas Youth Program and Family Arts and Culture Day working on his Day of the Dead skull. Family Arts and Culture Days provide participants with culturally based arts activities while teaching the stories and histories of a…
Family Arts Day-Day of the Dead
Family Arts and Culture Day participants hung their Day of the Dead themed artwork in the “Historias de los muertos” exhibit at Raíces.
Student Artwork at Family Arts Day-Day of the Dead
Participant in the Raícitas Youth Program and Family Arts Day proudly displaying her Day of the Dead arts and crafts.
Black History Festival 2011 Flyer
Flyer for the 2011 Black History Festival organized by the Lounge Society in New Brunswick, NJ. EVENT DESCRIPTION This annual community festival was packed with performances, art, speakers, children's activities, food, vendors, prizes and more! The…
Raícitas 4-H Program Flyer
Flyer for the Raícitas Youth Program “Raíces Means Roots” 4-H club.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Raíces Means "Roots" 4-H Club was open to all local youth K-first year of college and met the first Sunday of Every Month at Raíces Cultural Center.
The…
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Raíces Means "Roots" 4-H Club was open to all local youth K-first year of college and met the first Sunday of Every Month at Raíces Cultural Center.
The…
Raícitas Family Arts and Culture Workshop Flyer
Flyer for Raícitas Youth Program Family Arts and Culture Workshops, a weekly series of dance, music, song and culture workshops for children and families to participate in together.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Families are invited to learn, make music,…
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Families are invited to learn, make music,…
Raícitas “Little Roots” Dance, Music and Song Parent/Child Class Flyer
Flyer for Raícitas “Little Roots” Family Dance, Music and Song Workshops
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Families are invited to learn, make music, dance and sing together. Participants learn the songs, dances, rhythms, music, traditions, history, art and…
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Families are invited to learn, make music, dance and sing together. Participants learn the songs, dances, rhythms, music, traditions, history, art and…
Raícitas Bomba Dance Class Flyer
Flyer for Raícitas Youth Program Bomba Dance, Drum and Music Classes.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Families are invited to learn, make music, dance and sing together. Participants learn the songs, dances, rhythms, music, traditions, history, art and…
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Families are invited to learn, make music, dance and sing together. Participants learn the songs, dances, rhythms, music, traditions, history, art and…
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…
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…
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…
Glenis Redmond Poetry Performance Flyer
Flyer for a poetry performance and workshop held by Glenis Redmond, who was holding a week-long artist residency at the State Theater. Raícitas Youth Program members were invited to attend and participate in this workshop.
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: 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.