"The funding will help sustain the Crown Heights institution's popular festivals, which draw families from across Brooklyn and the greater New York City area for hands-on celebrations of global traditions. Each year, the museum hosts festivals honoring and cultural from the borough's many communities, including Kwanzaa, Eid al-Fitr, Holi, Lunar New Year, Dia de los Muertos, Tu BiShvat and Indigenous Peoples' Day."
"The festivals typically feature live performances, art-making workshops, storytelling and food, offering children and caregivers an interactive way to learn about cultures beyond their own while celebrating traditions rooted in their families and neighborhoods. The museum's cultural festivals have become a cornerstone of its programming, reflecting Brooklyn's reputation as one of the most culturally diverse counties in the country. By centering children and families, the events aim to foster cross-cultural understanding at an early age through play, creativity and shared experiences."
A $20,000 grant from the Ponce De Leon Foundation will support Brooklyn Children's Museum's 2026 slate of cultural festivals. Funding will sustain popular, family-focused events that draw visitors from across Brooklyn and greater New York City for hands-on celebrations of global traditions. Annual festivals honor Kwanzaa, Eid al-Fitr, Holi, Lunar New Year, Dia de los Muertos, Tu BiShvat and Indigenous Peoples' Day. Festival programming features live performances, art-making workshops, storytelling and food to give children and caregivers interactive opportunities to learn about cultures beyond their own. The initiatives prioritize inclusion, education and cross-cultural understanding through play and shared experiences.
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