8th Earth Day with Yara Taino & Guaytiao

BRING YOUR BEACH CHAIR & MARACA !! Join Yukayeke Yara Cu as we honor Ataabey (Mother Earth) -- with a Spring Ceremony -- of ceremonial dance, Batu Ballgame, and family activities under the Pecan Trees of our Batey! For the Taino, the Spring Season begins with the Spring Equinox, and is marked with celebrations of gratefulness for the Spring rains that bring new life to the Earth. During this season, Attaabey invites us to plant not only new seeds into the Earth but into our lives. Bring your Maraca! In Taino tradition, we will dance Areyto - ceremonial dance and song! Come learn to play the Taino ballgame of Batu, and other native games for the whole family. Our joyful Spring Gathering will take place in the Batey of the Puerto Rican Cultural Center, 701 Tillery Street, Austin TX 78702. Our entrance is in back facing the lawn, steps away from free parking. YUKAYEKE YARA CU (Tribe of the Sacred Place) is a Taino tribe of blood descendants and Guaytiao proudly serving Central Texas. Since 2008, our Cultural Center defends and shares Taino Heritage everyday. Live in Central Texas? Contact us to become involved!