Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Rediscover And Learn About The Culturally Rich Bankra Caribbean Folk Festival

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Bankra Caribbean Folk Festival Comes To Queens NY


The annual Bankra Caribbean Folk Festival in Queens, New York, has evolved as a major event, attracting many ethnicities and key demographics. It is the mission of the Festival to raise the standard for the presentation of Folk Culture of the islands and to work with other organizations in promoting this uniquely Caribbean Cultural form, maintaining and protecting its authenticity globally.

Bankra Caribbean Folk Festival features traditional folk forms, and experiences from the different Caribbean territories. There are 3 major components to the festival:

(1) The Stalls/Island Baskets
(2) The Cultural Performances
(3) Pop Up Cultural Exhibit

These three (3) components set the Bankra Caribbean Folk Festival a part from other Festivals or other concerts featuring popular recording artistes. This event is dedicated to Folk forms and Folk culture, it stimulates nostalgia for those who grew up with it, provide learning opportunities for others who had no knowledge of it, and will help reestablish the importance, and relevance of Folk as a viable, vibrant contributor to the Caribbean brand.


Learn About The Rich And Robust Bankra Caribbean Folk Culture

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Date:  May 12

Time: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Cost: Free

Event Categories: Arts Education/Instruction, Arts/Entertainment, Festival/Fair

Website:  https://www.bankrafestival.com

Organizer: Braata Productions   

Phone: (917) 668-2209

Website: http://www.braataproductions.org


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Posted by community events coordinator, Nzinga Lonstein Austin, is a prolific blogger who writes on the entertainment industry and issues for people with developmental and physical challenges.

She is presently in high school looking to have a career in video, film, and media. You can see more of her entertainment writing on Lonstein Movies.


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