23837: Wilcken: (announce) HAITIAN PERFORMERS PRESENT SACRED HOLIDAY FETE in Brooklyn, NY

[Bob Corbett <corbetre@webster.edu>]

From: Lois E Wilcken <makandal-ny@juno.com>

From:  Lois Wilcken <makandal-ny@juno.com>

For immediate release

Contact:  Lois Wilcken, 718-953-6638, makandal-ny@juno.com

HAITIAN DRUM AND DANCE GROUP PRESENTS SACRED HOLIDAY FETE DECEMBER 18 IN
BROOKLYN

La Troupe Makandal, New York's center for Afro-Haitian drum and dance,
presents Part Two (Night of Fire) of Rising Sun: a Vodou Drama of Death
and Rebirth in Three Parts.  Night of Fire presents Vodou rites common in
Haiti in late December.  Greet the Marasa, the Twins who represent the
innocence and caprice of childhood, the twinned nature of humans (male
and female, mortal and immortal), and the division of the original cosmic
whole.  Share in a magical ben de chans (luck bath) prepared by the Petwo
family, spirits of fire.  Hail the spectacular rebirth of the Sun.  This
performance also celebrates the birth of Haiti, and her people's heroic
struggle for freedom.

Drumming and song arrangements by NEA Heritage Fellow Master Drummer
Frisner Augustin.  Dance pieces choreographed with visiting artist Pierre
Desrameaux, formerly of Haiti's National Folkloric Troupe.  Light
refreshments for sale.  Admission at the door: $15 general, $10
students/seniors.  FREE admission for children age 12 and under.
Reservations recommended: 718-953-6638; makandal-ny@juno.com

Date and place:
Saturday, 18 December, 8 pm
South Oxford Space, 138 South Oxford Street between Atlantic Avenue and
Hanson Place

Transportation:
Take the Brooklyn-bound local C to Lafayette Avenue.  Exit at the South
Oxford Street/Hanson Place stair.  Walk about 7 doors up from Hanson
Place to 138 South Oxford Street
or
Take the 2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, M, N, Q, R, to Atlantic Avenue/Pacific Street;
or the LIRR to Flatbush Avenue.  Exit at Hanson Place.  Walk along Hanson
Place toward the shopping mall 5 blocks to the traffic light, turn right
onto South Oxford Street.  South Oxford Space is on your right.
or
Take the G train to Fulton Street.  Walk 2 blocks up Fulton Street to
South Oxford Street, then make a right onto South Oxford.  Cross Hanson
Place.  South Oxford Space is on the right about 7 doors up from Hanson
Place.

Take the B25, B26, B38, B44, or B52 buses.  Call 718-330-1234 for bus
information.

Call 718-953-6638 or email makandal-ny@juno.com for information about
road travel.

This performance is made possible, in part, with public funds from the
New York State Council on the Arts, a State agency.