BWA KAYIMAN 218th ANNIVERSARY 

“A Night to Remember”

On Saturday, August 15th, 2009, you are invited to be part of an event unlike any other: The Re-Enactment of the Bois Caiman ceremony. On the 218th anniversary of the ceremony that launched the Haitian revolution to abolish slavery, we will celebrate in style.

Come and meet Bookman, Cecile Fatima, Biassou, Toussaint Louverture, Marie Jeanne, and all the other courageous heroes who combined their efforts to change their destiny in the pursuit of freedom. This is an event you don’t want to miss. It is a story like no other. Come hear the Drums beat through the night.

- An old slave’s tale from Africa to the Colony 
- Dilemma of a pregnant slave 

Special Performance:

Master Drummer Tiga Jean Baptiste and band Tchaka

Musical Performance by members of the Kreyòl Hip Hop Movement: 
Neg Mawon, Voodoo Child, JBezo, Seca Konsa, Euneek

Spoken Words by: Ella Turenne, Melissa Beauvery

Art Exhibit of mixed-media series “Harlem Hues” and Metal artwork by Self-Taught Artist Carl Thelemaque

Admission $10

This event is a Dream for Haiti initiative. All proceeds from the night will benefit Dream for Haiti: An art project which has the objective to raise funds to: 
- Bring awareness and help increase local capacities to address disaster mitigation and preparedness 
- Reduce the environmental impact of future disasters; 
- Rehabilitate one school that is devastated by the hurricanes, in Croix des Bouquets, Haiti; 
- Promote the unique arts of Haiti and establish a platform for Haitian talents abroad.

Brooklyn, NY