Now in it's 8th SEASON in the BAY! FET GEDE is a national holiday in Haiti that honors and revitalizes Ancestral Spirits.
In celebration of the Harvest Season & our Ancestors, join Rara Tou Limen as we honor Haitian Day of the Dead and Papa GEDE through DANCE, MUSIC, FOOD & SONG! The Gede's, entities of LIFE and DEATH embrace the creation and conclusion of LIFE and represent a...
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Now in it's 8th SEASON in the BAY! FET GEDE is a national holiday in Haiti that honors and revitalizes Ancestral Spirits.
In celebration of the Harvest Season & our Ancestors, join Rara Tou Limen as we honor Haitian Day of the Dead and Papa GEDE through DANCE, MUSIC, FOOD & SONG! The Gede's, entities of LIFE and DEATH embrace the creation and conclusion of LIFE and represent a crucial link to the Ancestors. Gede teaches us to Laugh, Love and Live!
Dance Workshop featuring RTL's Special Guest!
NADIA DIEUDONNÈ [see bio below in photos]
Artistic Director, Feet of Rhythm Haitian Dance Company | NYC
Learn traditional songs for Papa Gede & sway your hips to the Infectious rhythms of Maskawon, Arenyen & Banda provided by Daniel Brevil & Company | Master Drummer, Musical Director, Rara Tou Limen
Class Offering: $15-$20 [sliding scale] includes SONG + DANCE class!
$10 Donation - Observation
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*** Potluck to immediately follow Song & Dance Workshop*** Please bring a dish, drink, snack or dessert offering to share with the community***
FET WEAR: Show us your "BEST" Gede/Day of the Dead "FIT"! Let your creativity run wild....Please wear Purple & Black, the traditional colors for Gede.
please visit
www.raratoulimen.com for additional info.