A Night To Remember: Folk Guardians of Worcester

FREE COMMUNITY EVENT!!

A Night to Remember: Folk Guardians of Worcester will take guests on a journey all around the world, to countries with rich African heritage; where the sounds and choreographies made are the syncretism* of the Afro with the Indigenous, giving rise to the emergence of the first Afro-Latino, Afro-Caribbean and Afro-American dances.

The audience will learn about the richness of African culture and its intersectionality with countries such as Haiti, United States, Mali
Dominican Republic, Brazil, Peru, Puerto Rico, Ghana, and Colombia.

Experience the beauty of traditional folk dances and songs and get transported to a country you've never been to, by immersing yourself in the sound of music and exuberance of their melodious dances.

Move to the music of Son del Sol and Jack Bastante with the Afro-Peruvian music Festejo. Jump to the beat of some African drumming with Crocodile River Music. Join the all-star group Querencia Dance Company with their high energy and synchronized salsa dance. Be amazed by the intensity of Samba Viva with the Afro-Brazilian dance Maculelé, Move your body to the tune of the always energetic Tribe Rise with Haitian and Colombian rhythms, followed by the sound and cadence of some Afro-Dominican dances interpreted by Ritmos Dance Studio, and end the evening with the pageantry and exhilaration of Guardians of Traditions' masqueraders.

This event focuses on celebrating the richness and diversity of the city of Worcester, demonstrating that we can retain our cultural identity and diversity and be part of the community; after all, 'where there's roots, there's power.”

**Art was created by renowned Dominican artist Omar Molina Oviedo**

This event is brought in partnership with Mechanics Hall, and in collaboration with Creative Hub Worcester and Monano Art; made possible with a grant from the Greater Worcester Community Foundation, the Worcester Arts Council, and with the sponsorship of Hanover Insurance, Country Bank, and Cornerstone Bank.