16160: HaitianDAy: HAFAD2003 - Haitian Family Day - Latest News (fwd)

[Bob Corbett <corbetre@webster.edu>]

From: "HaitianDay@RockMasters.com" <HaitianDay@RockMasters.com>

HAITIAN FAMILY DAY
HAFAD2003  Prelude to 2004
Newsletter

ALL HAITIANS Representing
Port-au-Prince, Cap Haitien, St Marc, Gonaives, Miragoine, Leogane, Grand
Goave, Les Cayes, Port de Paix, Jeremie, Petit Goave, Petion ville, Carrefour,
Bas Peu de Choses, Cotes de fer, Ouanaminte, Archaie, Hinche, Croix des
bouquets, Etc.. Etc
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Welcome to the first edition of the Haitian Family Day picnic (HAFAD2003)
Newsletter. This major event  scheduled for September 7, 2003 will take place
at the beautiful Eisenhower park in East Meadows, LI, NY. Our goal from this
point on is to keep you informed of the latest developments and activities
during the planning of this event.  The following topics will be covered in
this issue.

1- Objectives of HAFAD2003
2- Eisenhower Park
3- Entertainment update
4- Vendors
5- Our sponsors
6- Credit for HAFAD2002
7- Let's get the word out to all Haitians

OBJECTIVES:
On Sunday, September 7, 2003,  from 11:00AM to 8:00PM,  Eisenhower park in in
East Meadows, LI, NY will be the venue hosting the greatest Haitian reunion to
take place in NY. This event called "Haitian Family Day (HAFAD) Picnic" has the
objective of bringing together Haitians from all generations and from all parts
of the world in an atmosphere of friendliness and unity. This day also
subtitled "Rencontre des Amis" will provide the opportunity to meet old friends
from our neighborhoods in Haiti and family members that we have lost contact
with. In all, we are planning a fantastic day full of activities for the entire
family. All the different cities and towns in Haiti will be well represented
from north to south and from east to west.

This event subtitled "Prelude to 2004" will be the first event welcoming the
bicentennial of Haiti's independence.  As such, the spirit of this anticipated
milestone will be with all of us gathered on this day of unity and celebration

2- EISENHOWER PARK:
Eisenhower Park, located in Long Island is right off the Meadow Brook parkway
Exit M5, Hempstead Ave. It is very accessible from all areas of NY with plenty
of free parking.
With an impressive array of seasonal and year-round activities spread across
930 acres of land, Eisenhower Park is easily the most popular park in the
county. >From athletics to recreation, passive activities to eating facilities,
Eisenhower has it all. The great outdoor theater where all the artists will
perform is the best in NY. So be ready to enjoy a day full of activities in the
beautiful setting of Eisenhower park.

3- ENTERTAINMENT.
We want to always emphasize that this event is a picnic and not a typical Music
Festival.  Entertainment is only a part of the day's activities and we are
working on a very diverse entertainment program for all ages. At this time, we
are very close to finalizing the list of entertainers. This is the tentative
list of performers.
- Tabou Combo will be the band of Honor, Celebrating 35 years of existence. -
Expect a super show from the #1 show band.
- Top Vice - The chou chou of Miami promises you great entertainment - Top Vice
style.
- Florida Twoubadou - The new twoubadou hit and the pride of Miami.
- 718-BOYZ: The newest and most promising band representing Queens , NY.
- Shleu Shleu will bring out the memories of the "good old days"
- Famous dance troupes: Annakawona and Davivada dancers
- Haitian R&B recording artists "Assasin" and "Rated R"
- Solo performances by "Princess Georgie" & "Krys"
- Fashion show by a modeling agency
- Upcoming digital band U-Five. And from upstate, NY, the group Vision-X
- Rara Band - Animated by Djarara
- Etc. Etc.

4- Vendors Update
We have a great number of vendors and exhibitors who will be present, selling
or displaying various products or services.  Those present will have the
opportunity to savor delicious Haitian food from the best Haitian restaurants,
not to forget tropical fruits and ice cream.  You are welcomed to bring food,
but we encourage you to take advantage of the many food vendors that will be
available at the park.
Others will include arts & crafts, Jewelry, Home decor, books, CDs, Clothing
etc. etc. So don't forget to bring cash for great shopping at HAFAD2003
We still have vendors space available. If you are interested on being one, just
drop us an email or call 718-978-7912 or 917-312-1109

5- Our list of proud sponsors
Our preliminary list of sponsors so far includes: Haitiens aujourd'hui
magazine, NAAHD, Unitransfer, Moment Creole (WLIB1190AM), Haiti Observateur,
Sakapfet.com, Fouye.com, Haitixchance.com, Duch Travel agency, All Care Medical
& Rehab, Harricardeau TV show etc.

6- HAFAD2002 Credits
Remember that if you still have your ticket for the cancelled picnic last year,
it will be valid for HAFAD2003 as promised.

7- Let's get the word out to all Haitians
We now ask for your support in getting the word out by forwarding this
newsletter to everyone in your address book.
- Haitians support Haitians, let's make HAFAD2003- PRELUDE TO 2004, a great
Haitian event - Click on your "Forward button" now.....

For more information, visit the official picnic web site at
http://www.rockmasters.com/hafad/.


Jean Claude Elie
RockMasters Entertainment
HAFAD Picnic committee
http://www.rockmasters.com/hafad/



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