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Last Updated: Jun 6, 2017 - 1:09:17 AM |
NEW YORK, NY - As the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) kicks-off its annual Caribbean Week New York on June 4, 2017, United States President Donald Trump proclaimed the month of June is National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.
According to the White House Office of the Press Secretary, President Trump stated, "We are grateful for the culture Caribbean-Americans have shared with our Nation and the many contributions they have made to our society." He continued, "Throughout our history, Caribbean-Americans have helped create and maintain the strength and independence of our Nation."
Coinciding with President Trump's message, Caribbean Week showcases the diversity and vibrancy of the region by bringing together tourism officials, industry executives, media, travel agents and consumers for a week-long affair of business sessions and consumer-oriented events. Taking place June 4 - 10, 2017, the week celebrates the sights, sounds, color and culture of the Caribbean with culinary delights, lively entertainment and networking opportunities.
The public is welcome to join in on the celebration with the CTO Foundation's sixth annual Rum & Rhythm Benefit - "The Ultimate Caribbean Epicurean Experience" - taking place June 9, 2017 at Capitale. Guests will be given a virtual journey through the Caribbean with food samplings, rum demonstrations and pulsating rhythms. The evening will include a raffle and special appearances from top Caribbean personalities, celebrities, chefs and mixologists.
As a major fundraiser for the CTO Foundation, a charitable organization which provides scholarships to Caribbean nationals pursuing studies in tourism, patrons will be able to bid online post-event on the many vacation packages, hotel stays and other travel related items from the event. Rum & Rhythm also features special appearances by top Caribbean personalities and celebrities, and Caribbean chefs and mixologists will showcase their talents with traditional Caribbean dishes and top-rated cocktails. Rum & Rhythm is the quintessential Caribbean cultural experience.
"We are delighted that President Trump identified Caribbean-American Heritage Month as an opportunity to recognize Caribbean-Americans for the value they bring to the Nation," said CTO Secretary General Hugh Riley. "We are excited to contribute to the nationwide celebration and look forward to honoring the Caribbean region in the Big Apple next week," he added.
As the largest regional tourism activity in the New York area, Caribbean Week helps raise awareness about developments in the Caribbean and provides a platform for discussion between representatives of Caribbean nations and Americans. During the Caribbean Diaspora Forum, one of the events during Caribbean Week, leaders and influencers of the Caribbean community and senior officials of CTO member countries, including Ministers, Commissioners and Directors of Tourism, will discuss the contributions of the Caribbean to the development of the United States.
"I encourage all Americans to join in celebrating the history, culture, and achievements of Caribbean-Americans with appropriate ceremonies and activities," President Trump said.
Over 15 million Americans, many from the New York metropolitan area, visit the Caribbean on vacation each year.
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