Last 2020 the Taino community in the Bronx, New York, who have an annual award ceremony commemorating those who through their art, music, and life keep the Taino culture alive, awarded me the Areito Taino Award Author of the Year. But, Covid happened and activities were canceled. This year I would have the chance, and I am very excited to be able to receive it and share a beautiful evening with this wonderful community. On the day I will share photos on my social media so be sure to follow me on Instagram and my Facebook Page. When I get back, I will tell you all about it in an update post.
It is such an honor they have given me and I am so grateful. This has been such a beautiful journey that is almost coming to an end with Ascensión Divina’s last book. I have shared a little of that journey in my newsletter today. You can read it here, this newsletter is in Spanish. Be sure to subscribe to the newsletter here to get it in your inbox every month. Thank you so much for your support.
I share with you the press release for the event.
Press Release Taino Awards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Taino Awards Committee presents its 12th Annual Taino Awards.
April 17, 2022-USA,
We are pleased to announce that the Taino Awards Returns after a two year absence from its Annual Ceremony.
The Taino Awards celebrates the Taino (Indigenous) people of Puerto Rico, Cuba, Dominican Republic, and Jamaica by handing out awards to those that are keeping the Taino culture alive through the Arts, music, dance, education, Humanitarianism, activism, and much more.
The Taino Awards are given in order to recognize Taino people for all of their efforts in keeping our culture alive, and showing the world, that The Taino people are still here despite what some books may say,” said Awards founder and organizer Candy “Warixi” Soto. “We have many unsung heroes in our Taino Community that are committed to educating people, keeping the culture alive, and are very proud of the Legacy of our Noble Taino people.”
There will be music, dance, poetry and, many other surprises. There will be Food and tasty desserts prepared by “Chef Evelyn” of “Just Jazzy cake”, and there will be crafts for sale from our blend of Taino Artisans.
This Year’s awards made by Daniel Del Valle Areito Award honoree for “Artisan of the Year” 2019 As is The Taino Awards tradition the “Artisan” of the Year, designs and creates the following year’s awards.
This year the event is dedicated to “the Turtle ”.
This year’s honorees are people who have met the criteria needed to show that they are indeed loyal, sincere, humble, and very active in the Taino community. These people have set forth the standard, and are true leaders. Award winners and award categories this year include: Artisan of the Year: Felipe Rangel, Areito Award Art and Design: Mariano Figueroa, Tabaku Award for Language Research: Javier Hernandez, Guaitiao Award For Volunteer of the Year: Cristina Rosado, Tabanuko award Healer of the Year: Darlene Flores, Agueybana Award for Man of the Year: Gypsy RunningCloud, Kabuya Award for Designer of the Year: Mia Roman, Areito Award Photographer of the year: Alex Ruiz, Areito award for Author of the Year: Alexandra Roman, Areito award Muralist of the Year: Priscilla Bell Anakakuyani, Guaitiao Award For Friendship: Ms. Heather Henson, Areito Award for Artist of the Year: Grisergio Rivera Gonzalez, Guaitiao Award for Community: Cliff Matias, Areito Award for Musician of the year: Gabriel Munoz, Areito Award for S.T.E.M. Puppetry and Mechanics: Julio Garay, Special recognition Award: Jackie Cardona Cabrera
All events will take place
Saturday, April 17, 2022
Doors open at 4 pm
The event is to begin at 5 pm
The Bronx Museum of the Arts, 1040 Grand Concourse Bronx NY 10456.
Contact: Candy “Warixi Soto” 718 991 3004
www.facebook.com/TainoAwards
TainoAwards@Yahoo.com
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