BROWARD COUNTY, FL - May is Haitian Heritage Month, and we're celebrating with a special #DestinationFridays - Haiti, scheduled for Friday, May 3, 2019, from 6:30-9:30PM at the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311, 954-357-6282.

#DestinationFridays - Haiti will be an unforgettable evening of culture featuring Kompa dance and music. Kompa (or (Compas) is one of Haiti's most popular dance and musical genres. Haitian griot will be served along with the evening's signature drink, "The Ayiti Pearl." Guests are encouraged to dress in red, blue and white and join us as we experience and celebrate the culture and magic of Haiti, the “Pearl of the Antilles."”

Tickets for this age-21-and-up event are $10, which includes food, two drinks, gated parking and fun. Purchase tickets at the door (cash only) or online at Eventbrite.

For more details on this and other #DestinationFridays and Friday Night at Your Library events, please visit Fridays.Broward.org.

The program is sponsored by the Friends of the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, Travel Nation and the Haitian American Chamber of Commerce (HAAMCC).

Broward County Libraries Division, named 2015 Library of the Year by the Florida Library Association, was founded in 1974 and is the largest library system in Florida by square footage and one of the busiest, with more than 7.5 million walk-in customers visiting its 38 locations annually. Broward County Libraries Division provides convenient access to a full range of innovative and cost-effective services that satisfy the changing needs of the people of Broward County for information, education and recreation. Visit our website, Broward.org/Library, or follow Libraries on Facebook and Twitter

DATE: April 17, 2019
MEDIA CONTACT: Catherine McElrath
Libraries Division 
EMAIL: cmcelrath@Broward.org
PHONE:954-357-7402