{"id":15779,"date":"2018-05-23T11:03:22","date_gmt":"2018-05-23T15:03:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=15779"},"modified":"2018-05-23T11:03:22","modified_gmt":"2018-05-23T15:03:22","slug":"barbudans-urged-to-attend-reunion-in-large-numbers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/barbudans-urged-to-attend-reunion-in-large-numbers\/","title":{"rendered":"Barbudans urged to attend reunion in large numbers"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Barbudans around the world are invited to join the \u201cBarbuda Rising Homecoming\u201d<\/em>\u00a0to be held on the island of Barbuda\u00a0July 21-27, 2018<\/span><\/strong>. 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>

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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>\n

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The homecoming week launches on\u00a0Saturday 21 July<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0with a\u00a0#REBUILDBARBUDA<\/em>\u00a0village 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.\u00a0\u00a0Barbudans 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>

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For Barbudans seeking information about attending this event, flights and accommodation, contact the organizers at\u00a0barbudarising@gmail.com<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0To stay up to date and follow the unfolding of activities go to\u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/BarbudaRisingHomecoming<\/a>\u00a0and LIKE, FOLLOW and SHARE.<\/p>

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For media enquiries contact: Annette Henry<\/p>

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Email:\u00a0annette@ahsocial.co.uk<\/a><\/p>

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RECONNECT\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>with your homeland and heritage\u00a0REBUILD<\/strong>\u00a0with vision, purpose and fortitude<\/em><\/p>\n

RESTORE<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0hope, values and identity<\/em><\/p>\n

BRH SCHEDULE 2018<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Saturday July 21<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n