Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Bomba and Plena: Los Pleneros de la 21's Las Fiestas de Cruz - Saturday May 16, 2015

La familia of Los Pleneros de la 21 are proud to invite everyone to our 29th annual celebration of a time-revered tradition, LAS FIESTAS DE CRUZ.

Join us for an evening of inspiring and soul-stirring music by members of the LP21 ensemble as we interpret traditional chants and devotional songs to La Cruz, honor the memories of those we have lost and those whom have come before us, and provide joy and solace for our community.

ONE NIGHT ONLY!!!!

SATURDAY MAY 16TH 2015
7:00 PM
Julia de Burgos Center 
(1680 Lexington Avenue, NY NY 10029)


So join us for an evening of 

LIVE MUSIC
FAMILY AMBIANCE
FOOD AND BEVERAGES
ARTS & CRAFTS

all for a (suggested donation) of $5.00

For more information
212-427-5221

pleneros21@gmail.com

Las Fiestas de Cruz is a long-standing and profound tradition that has developed and been practiced in Puerto Rico (as well as other Latin American countries) for over 200 years. It has a unique characteristic of bringing together different members of the community--from different backgrounds, professions, and ages--to give thanks for the year's successes and to gain strength for challenges faced--all through song, music and dance. Through everyone's active participation in these (the audience members raise their voices in chorus and revelry to accompany the music and chanted rosaries), the Fiestas de Cruz can hold very personal and specific importance to all those in attendance, and are often electrifying and inspiring.

Las Fiestas de Cruz is part of LP21's Cultural Legacy Initiatives and is made possible in part by support from the New York State Council on the Art and Governor Andrew Cuomo's Office, the National Endowment for the Arts and individuals like you!

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