Current Events
:: Kente, the talking cloth ::
Thursday, 07/19/2008
09:00 AM
Kente cloth on display at
Liberty Science Center's COMMUNICATION exhibition
Liberty Science Center
Liberty State Park
222 Jersey City Boulevard
Jersey City, NJ 07305
Contact: Mary Meluso
Tel: 201.200.1000
Liberty Science Center, located in Jersey City, NJ, is reopening on July 19, 2007.One of the new exhibitions, called Communication, spotlights the many ways that humans across the globe and throughout the ages have communicated their wisdom, hopes and even dreams.
A Kente cloth from Ghana is among the features of the new Communication exhibition.
:: 'Kente @ African Open Markets Conference 2008 ::
Saturday, 08/30/2008
12:00 PM
THEME: Kente Saves African, Caribbean, & Diaspora Indeginous Businesses
VENUE: Onipa Abusia, 92-15 172nd Street, Jamaica, New York, 11434. Corner of 172nd and Jamaica Avenue.
PURPOSE: This is a Marketing and Advertising Information mechanism for entrepreneurs specializing in indigenous African, Caribbean, and Diaspora products and services. Focus on access to global market for African, Caribbean, and Diaspora enterprises. WHY PARTICIPATE: " Be part of an elite and intellectual e-network that helps you create a personalized name for your business. " Network and make key contacts with high-profile African merchants. " Gain vital business intelligence on African worldwide market. " Enjoy success testimonials with the most respected African business leaders. FEATURES: # Kente King of North America addresses African, Caribbean, and Diaspora entrepreneurs. # Kente enroute to become African Open Markets franchise. African, Caribbean, and Diaspora consolidating at African Open Markets conference. Information contact: Bosompim Kusi, New York, USA. +1-718-588-3502
http://www.africanopenmarks.com
Events
:: KENTE INAUGURAL CEREMONY AT THE BRONX WEEK ::
Sunday, 06/22/2008
1:00 PM
VENUE: Van Courtlandt Park East & Bainbridge Avenue, Mosholu Parkway in the Bronx, New York, United States of America (outdoor)
Kente Cloth Festival inaugurates a historic kente at the Bronx Week Art Festival. Come to see the rich African cultural heritage being expressed in various kente products, live music, and artwork. Event: :: KENTE INAUGURAL CEREMONY AT THE BRONX WEEK :: Date: Sunday, June 22, 2008. Time: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Theme: “Kente”, the talking cloth. Programs: * "M'aso Dae" (I Have a Dream) royal kente cloth design display. * African Queenmother Display * “Nsaguo” (libation) *Wrapped in pride with traditional kente *Kente king and his entourage * Asaasentoma kente weaving. Admission: FREE. Dress: Authentic kente or other African attire. Purpose: The kente event is to support African culture plus art and craft educational programs around the world. This is to ensure the continuity of kente language, history, and its meaning. Live Performers: Afrikumba Drummers from Brooklyn. Uptown Dance Academy from Harlem. Bokandeye African Dancers from Yonkers. Afanfri's m1y Unlimited from New York. Obumankoma Sankofa Traditionals from Ghana. Sponsorship Opportunities: $4,000---Platinum Sponsor. $2,800---Gold Sponsor. $1,500---Silver Sponsor. For vending and volunteer opportunity contact: Bosompim Kusi @ +1-718 588-3502. Website: www.kente.net; Email: kentefabric@msn.com OUR SPONSORS: Bronx borough president office (Bronx, NY). Malomo Group (Ghana, West Africa). www.africanopenmarkets.com; Onipa Abusia (Queens, NY). www.onipaabusia.org; African Grill & Soul Food (Bronx, NY). Kuji Magazine (Brooklyn, NY): www.kujimagazine.com/
Bosompim Kusi
kentefabric@msn.com