PALM BEACH COUNTY TO CELEBRATE HAITIAN HERITAGE DURING THE MONTH OF MAY 2014
Several events will take place to celebrate Haitian Heritage Month again this year in Palm Beach County. The month-long series of activities include a Multicultural Festival at the Delray Beach Tennis Center, the Fourth Annual Celebrate LIFE with HOPE in Belle Glades, a book festival at the Greenacres Library on Saturday May 17, and several presentations to follow districtwide.
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Haitian Heritage Month commemoration recognizes the valuable contributions made by Haitians to the history of the World. It is a celebration of Haitian history and culture and an opportunity to share this culture with the community.
Haitian Heritage Month commemoration recognizes the valuable contributions made by Haitians to the history of the World. It is a celebration of Haitian history and culture and an opportunity to share this culture with the community.
“Our goal is to build up the self-esteem of all Haitians, share our wonderful history and culture with the communities where we live and highlight our contributions to the history of the world,” said Bito David, the initiator of the celebration in Palm Beach County in 2003.
This year again, the traditional student essay contest sponsored by Gaskov Clergé Foundation is taking place. Visit http://www.palmbeachschools.org/pao/creole/MwaEritajAyisyen.asp.
The School District of Palm Beach County partners with the Palm Beach County Library System and Toussaint L’Ouverture High School for Arts and Social Justice to coordinate these events. A calendar of activities is attached.
Haitian and Haitian American students represent the largest ethnic minority group from a single country in the School District of Palm Beach County with about 14,000 students. According to community activists, Palm Beach County is home to more than 90,000 Haitians.
For more information, contact Bito David (561) 254-6043 / email bito.david@palmbeachschools.org.
Haitian Heritage Month commemoration recognizes the valuable contributions made by Haitians to the history of the World. It is a celebration of Haitian history and culture and an opportunity to share this culture with the community.
“Our goal is to build up the self-esteem of all Haitians, share our wonderful history and culture with the communities where we live and highlight our contributions to the history of the world,” said Bito David, the initiator of the celebration in Palm Beach County in 2003.
This year again, the traditional student essay contest sponsored by Gaskov Clergé Foundation is taking place. Visit http://www.palmbeachschools.org/pao/creole/MwaEritajAyisyen.asp.
The School District of Palm Beach County partners with the Palm Beach County Library System and Toussaint L’Ouverture High School for Arts and Social Justice to coordinate these events. A calendar of activities is attached.
Haitian and Haitian American students represent the largest ethnic minority group from a single country in the School District of Palm Beach County with about 14,000 students. According to community activists, Palm Beach County is home to more than 90,000 Haitians.
For more information, contact Bito David (561) 254-6043 / email bito.david@palmbeachschools.org.