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| Who?
Borokeete Atlanta was organized in 1998 by a handful of people
for the purpose of contributing a Caribbean Cultural Mosaic through
the visual and performing art forms. Since our inception, Borokeete
Atlanta has earned the following titles: Carnival Band of the
Year 1999 & 2001 - 2004; Children's Carnival Band
of the Year - 1999 & 2001 - 2004; Junior
King of Carnival 2000 & 2002
- 2004; Junior Queen of Carnival 2000 - 2002; Junior
Male & Female
Individual of Carnival 1999; King of Carnival 2000
- 2004; Queen
of Carnival 2001 - 2002 & 2004. For the past three
years we have also participated in the non-competition Carnival
Celebrations
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| What? Borokeete
Atlanta's history is beautifully colored. Borokeete (Burrokeetes
as it was known in Trinidad & Tobago) was originally formed
by a small group of civil servants, teachers & politicians
in Trinidad & Tobago, West Indies in the 60’s. They
painted themselves with mud, wore a tail and enjoyed themselves
at Carnival accompanied by the sweet sounds of the "pan" & the "iron".
Supporters now number in the thousands, with organizations world
wide wherever West Indian Carnival is celebrated. Carnival is
one of the events, which provides a venue for Caribbean Visual
Art Forms. Borokeete Atlanta's invitations to many noteworthy
occasions include the Opening Ceremonies of Children's Health
care of Atlanta; Women's Care International Foundation Fashion
Extravaganza, Atlanta Fourth of July Parade; St. Thomas's USVI
Carnival, The Tampa Bay Carnival, the Atlanta Black Arts Festival,
Lou Walker Senior Center Mardi Gras/Carnival and last but not
lease The Opening Ceremonies for the Atlanta Caribbean Chamber
of Commerce. We have also been honored at the Atlanta Caribbean
Association, Woman’s Care International Foundation & The
Trinidad & Tobago Association of GA for our commitment and
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Why? Georgia
is a melting pot of all nationalities and the City of Atlanta
boosts the largest international population. Many children are
Americans born of people of West Indian heritage. The involvement
of extended family and friends from the wider community has become
a vehicle for communication, education, fun, and an overall enrichment
of life for both the Caribbean Community, as well as the Metro
Atlanta residents.
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How?
Borokeete Atlanta depends on contributions from the broader Community
to support its activities. We hope that by becoming
aware of our organization you would want to assist us by contributing
or donating
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