Ti Atis Haitian Heritage Month Selebrasyon!

Join us for the season finale of HCX Ti Atis Second Saturday series at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum. 

Ti Atis Haitian Heritage Month Selebrasyon!—a joyful, immersive celebration of Haitian culture! This special day is packed with family-friendly fun, featuring vibrant dance, hands-on arts and crafts workshops, and captivating storytelling rooted in Haitian culture and traditions.

Bring the whole family and experience the richness of Haiti’s heritage through creativity, movement, and community.

Presented with Haiti Cultural Exchange.

SCHEDULE

Letters & Cloth in Blue

🕒 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Artist Nica Drice will lead a hands-on printmaking session in ColorLab where families will explore Haitian culture through cyanotype, a sun-printing (UV) process that creates vivid blue images. Using recycled, repurposed materials and natural objects, participants will design paper or fabric inspired by Haitian culture.

Haitian Heritage Games

🕒 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Haitian and Caribbean culture with author and educator Justine A.P. Louis of VivLiv Books! This dynamic session brings culture to life for Haitian Heritage Month with interactive Haitian game stations & crafts for children and parents.

Folkloric Dance

🕒 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join dancer and choreographer Robenson Mathurin who will be teaching using music, rhythm, and creative play. Families will learn the basics of Haitian folkloric dance while discovering the stories and meanings behind each step.