Fiesta de Flores at The New York Botanical Garden
On September 19, 2012, celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Fiesta de Flores, a festival at the Botanical Garden commemorating the people of Latin America and the Caribbean. Enjoy the splendor of the Garden while being treated to live music, dancing, food and wine tastings, and much more. Take a tour of the award-winning Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden. Surround yourself with fragrance, color, and beauty. Originally designed in 1916, completed in 1988, and beautifully renovated in 2006-2007, this stunning garden now displays more than 4,300 rose plants in over 690 varieties, with roses blooming for six months out of the year.
Special Guest: New York City Councilmember Annabel Palma
Guided Tours of the Rose Garden
5:45 p.m., 6 p.m., 6:15 p.m., and 6:30 p.m.
Meet at the Rose Garden entrance; tours are on a first-come, first-served basis
Join exuberant and knowledgeable docents for a tour of the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden. This glorious garden has been called an ''encyclopedia of roses'' and ''living catalog'' of what can be grown at home.
Participating Restaurants
Don Coqui--A Shortcut to Puerto Rico
One of the most exciting, authentic Puerto Rican dining experiences in all of the Tri-State area owned and operated by third generation restaurateurs Jewelle and Jaleene Rodriguez, daughters of renowned restaurateur Jimmy Rodriguez.
Havana Café
The Soul of Havana is in the Bronx. Havana Café is as charming, warm, and exciting as the city it is named for.
Brown Sugar’s Delights
The ultimate cuisine with distinctive influences from the Caribbean and delicious desserts.
Sabrosura Caterers
Let your taste buds come to life as Sabrosura’s Chef Flora Montes takes you to culinary heights with a Latin twist. Her creative blend of flavors will satisfy your every craving.
Musical Entertainment
Ray Martinez Legacy
Born out of the multicultural dynamics of New York, Legacy’s musical innovation fuses Latin Jazz and folkloric rhythms of the Caribbean to create a familiar yet new sound.
Harpist Jose Luis Rodriguez with Cosme Caceres on the congas
Floral Arranging Demonstrations
Yoli La Guerre
Artisans
Olga Ayala Handicrafts (Hecho A Mano)--Functional Art in Polymer
A polymer clay artisan, Olga specializes in original, fully functional home decor items and wearable art (jewelry) made of polymer clay. Each piece is individually handcrafted and is a unique piece of art.
Juan Carlos Suazo
Born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, Juan remains deeply attached to his native country and its influence in every aspect of his artwork. A self-taught artist, he is currently working with ceramic making his own version of afro-taino folklore masks.
Old-Earth Creates by Nanette Sanchez-Velasquez
One-of-a-kind adornments using natural and raw materials inspired by ''Mother Earth'' (La Madre Tierra)
Wine Tasting
C & P Wines from Spain, Distributed by Regal Wine Imports – “Good Wines Leave a Mark”
For more information and to learn about upcoming events, call the Office of Government and Community Relations at 718.817.8990.