Gypsy Rose Bistro at 125 West 26th Street in the Big Apple (NYC) hosts a weekend of fun with AFRO-BEAT SATURDAYS featuring the thumping melodies and beats of West Africa from 9pm – 3am. Groove to the music of Burna Boy, Wiz Kid, Davido, Shatta Wale, Tiwa Savage, Angelique Kidjo, among many others in the heart of the city that never sleeps.
May 18th is recognized as Haitian Flag Day. It marks the 1803 anniversary of the “creation of the Flag of Haiti and revolution in Haiti that gave its people freedom from France and set a precedent for slave uprisings in the US.” It was officially celebrated in the 1930s under President Dumarsais Estime (during his time as minister of education), with parades and events throughout the country. It has since reached global recognition and, in 1998, evolved into Haitian Heritage Month in Boston, Massachusetts.