Miami – The rich cultural history of Creole is set to be celebrated during the month of October. The Caribbean American Heritage Florida, Inc(CAHFI) in partnership with the Consulate General of the Republic of Haiti in Miami have partnered to promote and celebrate the diversity of Creole Month. Historically, International Creole Day is celebrated on October 26th. This year there will a month of celebrations, music performances, cultural demonstrations and art exhibits that will take place throughout South Florida. A media reception will take place to kick off International Creole Month on October 1, 2013 from 6pm -8pm at the Little Haiti Cultural Center.
Creole Spice is one the programs that CAHFI has created and will soft launch this year. Creole Spice promotes Creole cuisine during International Créole Month at top Créole restaurants throughout South Florida. Participating restaurants include Tap Tap Tap(Haitian), Moca Cafe(Haitian) and Hop Peppers( Trinidadian).
“With Haitian Heritage Month in May and Caribbean American Heritage Month in June, South Florida is ready for International Créole Month. Discover and grow to appreciate the creole culture that exist here locally through education, art, food, music and products. We are pleased to partner with the Caribbean American Heritage FLorida in their efforts to promote Caribbean culture abroad.” states, Guy Francois, Haitian Deputy Consulate General.
“As Caribbean Americans we must be proud of where we come from and for what makes us unique. The opportunity to promote Caribbean culture in the US has given me great pleasure and to be a part of the introduction of an entire month dedicated to celebrating everything Creole, I am honored. #EnjoyCreole with us during International Créole Month 2013.” states Asa Sealy, Executive Director of CAHFI.
Activities for International Creole Month 2013:
Launching of International Créole Month Reception, Music (Little Haiti Cultural Center)
Caribbean Carnival (Sun Life Stadium – Miami Gardens)
Big Night in Little Haiti with T-Vice (Little Haiti Cultural Center)
Creole Jazz Sunday at Moca Café hosted by Boukan (North Miami)
International Créole & Culture Day – CarnaFam (Broward Regional Library)
International Créole Day at Libreri Mapou (Little Haiti)
Haitian American Chamber of Commerce Networking at Moca Cafe
Creole Art Exhibits:
Haitian Heritage Museum, Haitian Historical Museum and Archives, Little Haiti Cultural Center will all be promoting Creole/Caribbean Art.
Creole Spice: flagship event of the month. Visit www.creole-spice.com for more information.
International Creole Month titled: Kreolofoni goes live 9.30.2013- www.kreyolofoni.com
RSVP for launch to [email protected] or 786.262.7601
