PRESS RELEASE
June 25, 2009
5th Taíno Indigenous Gathering 2009 in
Bo. Coabey, Jayuya, Puerto Rico
Jayuya, Puerto Rico – The Artisan Cooperative of the High Land (CATTA-COOP, INC.) and the Autonomous Municipality of Jayuya invite you to the 5th Taíno-Indigenous Gathering, “GUATEKE TAÍNO.” The purpose for this event is “Healing the Heart of the Earth on the Way to 2012.”
This event will take place on August 14, 15 & 16, 2009, in the facilities of the Elpidio Collazo González (Maboití) Center of Art and Culture, formerly known as CEDETRA, in Bo. Coabey, Carr. 144 - Km. 9.3, Jayuya, Puerto Rico in the Area of the “Bateyes.”
Dates and Times are as follows:
* Friday, August 14, 7:00 p.m.
- Opening for the Youth Art Exhibit “Healing of the Earth”
* Saturday, August 15
- 2-Day Areyto with Dance, Music, Singing, Conferences, Workshops, Batey Game, etc.
- 6:00 a.m. – Opening Ceremony – Lighting of the Flame of Love
- 10:00 a.m. – Artisan Fair
* Sunday, August 16
- The activities end at 6:00 p.m. with the GUATIAO (Making Relations) Ceremony.
Admission is FREE. NO Coolers with Alcohol / NO Alcohol / NO Drugs.
Spaces for camping are available (please call to confirm and reserve). Donations are accepted and appreciated, and volunteers are welcome.
For more information:
CATTA-COOP, INC.
PO Box 618
Jayuya, PR 00664-0618
(787) 828-2548 (Ofic. - Iris - desde las 11:00 a.m. hasta las 4:00 p.m.)
(787) 317-7640 (Cel.-Margie) -
(787) 325-2777 (Cel.-Joanna)
E-mail: cattacoop@prw.net Website: http://cattacoop.web.prw.net |