Caribbean Carnival/Friends Of Culture

Friends Of Culture (FOC) provides a cultural link between the greater New Orleans area, and the island nations of the Caribbean. Through this link FOC shares the rich and festive traditions of the Caribbean with the general public through its hosting of Bayou Bacchanal, the original Caribbean Festival Of New Orleans, highlighting music and dances of the region. Additionally; FOC is able to use it's political connection to assist island nationals with official paperwork and Embassy Affairs.

Our students have performed for the New Orleans Jazz Festival twice under Young Audiences
Performed for the New Orleans Hornets, now known as the New Orleans Pelicans
Performed for West Jefferson Hospital staff as community service for Caribbean American Heritage Month

Hosted Caribbean Authors
Hosted Consul General of St. Lucia
Hosted Consul General of Suriname
Hosted Consul General of Trinidad & Tobago
Hosted Deputy Consul of Suriname
Hosted Finance Minister of Suriname
Hosted a two business delegation from St. Lucia
Hosted a workshop and performance for the Arts Council in honor of Caribbean American Heritage Month
Hosted a workshop in Dillard University's International Festival
Hosted a workshop in Eastside Middle school in Hammond, Louisiana
Hosted workshops in Dillard University for the film, music, and theater department.

Volunteered for the Caribbean Education Conference
Donated and served food to Fire House Ministries Church on S Scott St., New Orleans