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Taino Summer Solstice Gathering – NY 6/20/10
What: Taino Summer Solstice Gathering – NY
Where: Brook Park in the Bronx, New York
When: Sunday, June 20, 2010
In recognition of World Peace and Prayer Day and the summer solstice, the United Confederation of Taino People – OIRRC and Taino Iukaieke Guainia will host an areito (ceremonial) gathering and purification ceremony. A special focus of this event will be to offer prayers for the Boriken 2010 Peace and Dignity Spiritual Run that will take place in Boriken this 17-22 July 2010.
Several community members will gather at 10am to prepare the ceremonial fire. An opening circle will begin at 12noon sharp and the event is free. The organizers have requested that attendees please bring food to share and consider monetary donations to the Friends of Brook Park and to the Boriken 2010 Run. The park is located at 141st Street and Brook Ave in the South Bronx. For more information on the gathering contact oirrc@uctp.orgThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 1(212)604-4186