Monday, July 28, 2014

Haitian Heritage Museum

This past weekend I attended the 1st Annual Societe des Arts Fete Blanc (1st Annual Arts Society White Party) presented by the Haitian Heritage Museum. A dream realized by the HHM's Executive Director, Ms. Eveline Pierre, the museum opened its doors in 2004 and is proudly celebrating its 10th anniversary. Located in the Arts District in Miami, Fl it is the first museum, outside of Haiti, dedicated solely to Haitian arts and culture.

Honoring one of Haiti's heroes and military leaders, the featured theme of the exhibit is Toussaint L'Ouverture. Photos, paintings, and historical excerpts line the walls of the museum.

To help celebrate the 10 year anniversary, the author of the noted Haitian American blog L'Union Suite and the 2014 winner of the HHM's Miss May 18 contest, Ms Wanda was in attendance. To entertain the crowd a very popular Haitian American comedian, ZoePoze graced the stage. Also in attendance were a few of the hosts of a very popular radio talk show located in Miami called The Morning Drive (shameless plug I know). Tune in every Monday thru Friday to WSRF 1580AM from 8am-10am ANN ALE (even more shameless lol)!!!



After enjoying the comedy styles of ZoePoze, the night ended after much picture taking, mingling and dancing some serious kompa lagay-ed by the DJ. If you have yet to visit the museum, make it a priority. Whether you are of Haitian descent or just an appreciator of history and the arts you will definitely enjoy visiting the Haitian Heritage Museum. For information you can visit www.haitianheritagemuseum.org .

A plus tard/Na we pita











Ms Wanda(left) and Ms Eveline Piere(right)








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