Welcome to the
Los Isleños Heritage &
Cultural Society website!
We're located in historic St. Bernard
Parish, near
New Orleans,
Louisiana, USA.
On August 29th, 2005 Hurricane Katrina ravaged
St. Bernard Parish, home to
Los Isleños Heritage &
Cultural Society. We are a proud Isleños and Americans and are
determined to rebuild our lives,
community and Isleños organization.
Currently, our Isleño community here is being rebuilt and includes
the Los Islenos Museum.
You can immediately continue your visit with us by choosing from
the menu below!
We hope you enjoy your visit with us and invite you
to do so soon!
Contact us!
EVENTS
Calendar of Events, 2008
| January 8, 2008 |
Louisiana Tourism Summit - Familiarization Tour of St.
Bernard Parish
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| January 11-12, 2008 |
Battle of New Orleans - Held Chalmette Battlefield
Info:
http://www.nps.gov/jela/chalmette-battlefield.htm
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March 9, 2008
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Irish, Italian, Isleños Parade - Judge Perez Dr. 1:00 p.m.
Parade honoring these cultural groups from our area. Floats,
bands, marching groups.
Come catch your produce!
Parade Chairman: Cathy Acosta - 504-279-5210
http://www.losislenos.org/events.htm |
| March 31, 2008 |
Isleños
2008 Scholarship Award
Scholarship Chairman:
Laura Sullivan- 504-682-5989
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April 5-6, 2008
(Moved from March 22-23's
Easter Weekend) |
Los Isleños Festival
The Isleños Society sponsors this annual festival each year
featuring authentic food,
crafts and folkloric music of the
Canary Islands. Contact: 504-523-2245
Isleños Museum Complex, 1345-47 Bayou Road.
St. Bernard, Louisiana
In 2009, the Fiesta's date will be March 21 and 22 and will
be held at the (new) Isleños Museum Complex now
under construction. Invitation to "La Villa", a folkloric
group from the Aquimes tentative.
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| May 3, 2008 |
Spanish Ambassador to the United States
honored and a special luncheon in his favor. Luncheon at
12:30 p.m at the Riverbend Bistro, 8001 W. St. Bernard Hwy
in Arabi, LA. Reservations for the event
with the luncheon's buffet costs $25.00 per person. Seating
limited. |
| May 25, 2008 |
Canary Islands Day/Memorial Day Celebration
with the Vietnam Vets:
11:00 a.m. Mass at St. Bernard Cemetery. Reception at 1828
Todd Drive; Poydras |
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| June 28, 2008 |
TOPAS Y COPAS
Past parish President Junior Rodriguez will be
honored for his work with Isleños while in office.
Donation of $25 is required. Time and place to be announced. |
| August, 2008 |
Feast of St. Bernard |
| September, 2008 |
Bass Tournament |
| November, 2008 |
All Saints Day |
| November, 2008 |
Museum Days |
| November, 2008 |
PowWow |
| December, 2008 |
Isleños Christmas on the Bayou & Bon Fire
Last year, The Society took part in this ceremony's gift
giveaway at Nunez Community College.
Alberta Lewis
transformed the auditorium into a beautiful Winter
Wonderland with the help of all
Santa's Isleños Helpers!
Summary of
Events |
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* San Bernard Scenic
Byway Map to Museums and Los
Isleños |
Los
IsleñosHeritage and Cultural Society
2008 Scholarship Information
$1000 Isleño Scholarship
Available
(Click!) |
Now Available Online:
Los Isleños Cookbook &
Remedies and Lost Secrets of St. Bernard's
Isleños Book
(click here)
Info |
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