The Bata Project: Tour, Panel Discussion, and House Dress Dance Party

The Parade after-glow! Join Leenda Bonilla & DJ Pagan Sounds on June 17 for a night of The Bata Project.

The Official Parade After-Glow!

Step inside the contemporary Urban | Island Folklore for an intimate conversation with curator Juanita Lanzo as she speaks with Leenda Bonilla, the visionary creator of The Bata Project, to unpack the inception, creation, and journey of the exhibition.

Leenda will discuss how the bata transitioned from a domestic staple to a monumental symbol of Puerto Rican resilience. Joining her is a panel of community collaborators who contributed their own personal histories and creative channels to this project.

A short tour of the exhibit, led by Leenda Bonilla, will commence at 5:15pm, with the panel conversation afterwards.

A Q&A will follow with the audience after the panel.

After our conversation, let’s put art to practice! Join us right after for a dance party celebrating the house dress that connects us all!