Naugatuck Cultural Council Helping with High School Event – 1/20/2011

Posted by Bob on January 20, 2011 under Daily Blogs | Be the First to Comment

The newly-formed Naugatuck Cultural Council (“NCC”) agreed to assist Naugatuck High School with an International Cultural Heritage Night planned for Thursday, March 24, 2011.  Prior to last evening’s (1/19/2011) meeting of the NCC, there were plans to hold an outdoor, NCC kick-off event sometime during the Spring of 2011.  Given the uncertainty of future weather and the fact that the high school had an event already planned, it was decided to combine efforts to promote the significant cultural diversity in the Borough.

The NCC was formed to celebrate Naugatuck’s rich heritage as a Borough of immigrants and proactively welcome new and emerging populations into the social fabric of our community.  Over the past six (6) months, the Council has developed a Mission Statement, elected officers and begun to formulate strategies to address goals and objectives.  Ralph Roper was elected as Chair, with Maria Fidalgo and Indira Reyes serve as Co-Chairs.  The NCC is an open membership committee meaning any stakeholder can participate similar to the Blight and Beautification Council.  Please feel free to contact us at bob@bobmezzo.com if you are interested in becoming involved.  We are constantly seeking additional stakeholders.

Anne Marie Chuckrey, Chair of the Naugatuck High School World Language Department, is chairing the International Cultural Heritage Night in coordination with Principal Francis Serratore.  The event seeks to feature the Borough’s numerous cultural heritages through music, literature, fashion and the arts.  Anyone interested in participating should download the form here (in Word format) and return prior to March 1, 2011.

It is estimated that approximately one hundred eighty (180) different cultures comprise the Naugatuck Family.  The NCC is excited to partner with the high school to showcase not only the rich and unique traditions from where our ancestors came, but all the common values that bind us together.

In addition, the NCC is planning to erect a large map of the World, centered by the Borough of Naugatuck, on the Fourth (4th) Floor of Town Hall.  Soon residents, public officials and visiting students will be able to link Naugatuck with the countries and/or regions of their origin.  More information will follow.