{"id":15517,"date":"2018-05-13T07:49:26","date_gmt":"2018-05-13T11:49:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=15517"},"modified":"2018-05-13T20:05:05","modified_gmt":"2018-05-14T00:05:05","slug":"barbuda-diaspora-planning-massive-homecoming-to-plan-for-the-islands-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/barbuda-diaspora-planning-massive-homecoming-to-plan-for-the-islands-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Barbuda “Homecoming” to plan for the island’s future"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"\"<\/a><\/div>
\"\"<\/a><\/div>

(Press Release)<\/p>

\"\"<\/a><\/div>\n

Barbudans around the world are invited to join the \u201cBarbuda Rising Homecoming\u201d to be held on the island of Barbuda July 21-27, 2018. This grand reunion of Barbudans and friends will reconnect individuals with their homeland and heritage by proactively rebuilding Barbuda with vision, purpose and fortitude and restoring hope, values and identity.<\/p>\n

The organizers, who are based worldwide in Barbuda, Antigua, US, UK and Canada are encouraging Barbudans to attend and be a part of this historic gathering, which aims to encourage stimulating discussions and a sense of belonging.<\/p>

\"\"<\/a><\/div>
\"\"<\/a><\/div>\n

The homecoming week launches on Saturday 21 July with a #rebuildbarbuda village beautification and clean up followed by engaging and inspirational activities throughout the week, including a combined Thanksgiving Service and reception featuring indigenous Barbudan food, a \u201cBarbuda Then\u201d exhibit, screening of a Barbuda documentary followed by a discussion on \u201cThe History of Barbuda\u201d and \u201cKnow Your Heritage\u201d Family Tree Activity.<\/p>

\"\"<\/a><\/div>\n

Barbudans will also participate in an intensive consultation entitled \u201cEnvisioning Barbuda for 2030 and Beyond.\u201d There will also be a photography exhibition featuring the work of professional photographers who have played an important part in the coverage of this Barbudan narrative post Hurricane Irma. Additional activities are planned for the younger members of the community.<\/p>\n

For Barbudans seeking information about attending this event, flights and accommodation, contact the organizers at barbudarising@gmail.com. To stay up to date and follow the unfolding of activities go to https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/BarbudaRisingHomecoming.<\/p>

\"\"<\/a><\/div>\n

For media enquiries contact Annette Henry (annette@ahsocial.co.uk)<\/p>\n

BRH Homecoming Schedule:<\/strong>
\nSaturday July 21<\/p>

\"\"<\/a><\/div>\n