Festival Betances
Fri, Jul 18, 2008 to Sun, Jul 20, 2008
Villa Victoria, 100 W Dedham Street
Organized by
Casa de la Cultura Center for Latino Arts
Celebrating its 35th year of existence, Festival Betances is the oldest Latino community arts festival in New England.
| For: | Youth, Youth Workers |
| Ages: | All Ages |
| Type of Event: | Celebration |
For additional information, please call (617) 927-1717
Details
Celebrating its 35th year of existence, Festival Betances is the oldest Latino community arts festival in New England. Produced through a collaboration between the dynamic community building agency Inquilinos Boricuas en Accion (IBA), our Casa de la Cultura/Center for Latino Arts and the residents of Villa Victoria, this festival celebrates Puerto Rican and Latino arts and culture, the founding fathers of Villa Victoria and the memory of Puerto Rican patriot Dr. Ramón Emeterio Betances. Featuring an array of activities including artistic performances, youth and family events, traditional foods, handcrafts and vendors, Festival Betances has become an icon of Latino culture in the city of Boston and the region. Attracting an average of 5,000 people per year, this community festival is a wonderful opportunity for Latinos to celebrate their heritage and for non-Latinos to experience the sights, sounds and tastes of Puerto Rican and Latino culture.Schedule of Activities
FRIDAY JULY 18
Family Day/Procession
Noche de Bohemia (Music of the “Old Guard”)
6:30 pm Manguito (Old School Salsa)
7:30 pm Special Artist TBA
Performances end at 9:00 pm
SATURDAY JULY 19
WHAT IS FESTIVAL BETANCES' YOUTH DAY?
Youth Day is an afternoon of activities planned for and by the youth of the South End/Lower Roxbury community and Staff of the IBA-Cacique Youth Learning Center. Activities include basketball tournaments, face painting, live performances, and games. There will be special educational and recreational presentations by local museums and youth organizations.
YOUTH DAY SCHEDULE: 12-3:30 PM
10-1: Basketball Tournament: 3 on 3 Tournament, Children’s Activities, Family Picnic, Live Animals/Pony Rides, Prizes, Climbing Wall
1:30-3:30: Youth Cultural Performances (Musicians, Singers, Dancers, Actors, and Rappers)
International Day
3:00 pm Berklee Latin Jazz All-Stars (Latin Jazz)
3:45 pm Samba Tremeterra (Brazilian Percussion Ensemble)
4:15 pm Peru Mestizo (Peruvian Music & Dance)
5:00 pm Xuchipilli (Mexican Dance)
5:15 pm Achuira y Gregorio Uribe (Colombian Music)
6:00 pm Ritmos Academy (Latin American dance)
6:15 pm Venezuelan Act (TBA)
7:15 pm United Roots (Breakdance)
7:30 pm Moncho Rivera (Salsa MegaStar)
Performances end at 9:00 pm
SUNDAY JULY 20
12:30pm - 2:30pm Grease Pole Contest
Puerto Rican Heritage Day
2:30 pm Youth Talent Showcase
3:30 pm Jibaro Encounter (Puerto Rican Folk)
4:15 pm VillaBomba (Puerto Rican Bomba)
4:30 pm Grupo Sazón (Salsa)
5:15 pm Esencia (Dance)
5:30 pm La Bruja (Spoken Word/Reggaeton)
6:15 pm Fuerza Internacional(Dance)
6:30 pm Ismael Miranda (Salsa MegaStar)
