Event poster with text with details of the event. Photo shows dancer in bright blue skirt fabric twirling around and onlookers observe from behind.

BOMBAntillana: Arlington’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration

WHERE
First Parish of Arlington Unitarian Universalist 630 Massachusetts Ave , Arlington
WHEN
The dates for this event have passed
COST
Free

Join us for a town wide celebration of Indigenous Peoples! This fun and educational event will feature a performance by the Boston-based collective BOMBAntillana. Experience one of the oldest living musical traditions of Borikén (Puerto Rico). Bomba evolved as a powerful form of expression and resistance by Indigenous Taino and West African peoples during Spanish rule and beyond.

This event is free and family friendly! First Parish is located at 630 Mass. Ave., Arlington, MA 02476. Metered parking is available in Russell Common Municipal Lot across the street.

Sponsored by the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum, First Parish Arlington Indigenous Justice Working Group, Arlington Center for the ArtsArlington Commission for Arts and CultureArlington Historical SocietyArlington Human Rights CommissionOld Schwamb Mill, and Robbins Library.

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