Staff WriterMiami Reggae Festival is a positive celebration highlighting the power of word, sound and art uniting us all as members of one human family. Join us as we celebrate the state and quality of being one.
The daylong family-oriented festival will be composed of many elements but all share in a single idea: a state of being unified as one. As Bob Marley so humbly said, “one love, one aim, one destiny.”
Families will be able to enjoy live performances of these artists from around the world reflective of our landscape, an artisan village of fine arts and visual arts, a food village, Artecology Experience that includes workshops with interactive and educational games for kids about recycling, reusing and reducing, AEROGA ® Yoga in the Park, Bike Valet, Promoting Environment, Health & Nutrition, Community Activism, Art Programs, Sustainability & Consciousness Workshops, Composting, Agriculture, Holistic & Natural Sciences, Poi & Hula Hoop Workshop, Drum Circle, Dance & Movement, Live Painting, Recycling Stations, Interactive Games, Massages, Meditation, Face & Body Painting, and more.
The festival aims to inspire people to give of themselves to help make the world a better place in which to live. “We’re accomplishing this task by spreading art, culture and music while offering relief and humanitarian aid.” “Miami Reggae Festival is made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.”
Artists performing for this year’s festival include : Stephen “Ragga” Marley from Jamaica, Tiken Jah Fakoly from Ivory Coast, Cultura Profética from Puerto Rico, Natiruts from Brazil, Midnite from St. Croix USVI, Gondwana from Chile, Black Slate & Carroll Thompson from United Kingdom, Bachaco from Venezuela and Causion from Antigua. Music juggling by Don One Musical Showcase, Cornerstone Sounds & DJ Majestic.
Rockers Movement is Feeding South Florida! www.feedingsouthflorida.org
Keeping in the spirit of unity, attendees are asked to contribute two or more non-perishable food items as part of the cost of admission. Proceeds from the event will benefit Feeding South Florida. Their mission is to end hunger by providing immediate access to nutritious food, leading hunger and poverty advocacy efforts, and transforming lives through innovative programming and education.
“Given the philanthropic nature of this event, we’re inviting all civic minded companies to join us as partners in this event,” Alfonso D’Niscio Brooks said. “It’s a great way to get your name in front of thousands of people while ensuring that thousands of dollars are donated to a very worthy cause.”
Entry is FREE before 3 p.m. with minimum 2 cans food donation.
Festival officials and their media partners also are encouraging attendees to ride their bikes and make use of our bike valet or use public transportation to get to the festival.
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