Jackson Heights in a Cup - a community party
Hosted by Pitara Indian Coffee, Pilas Cafe, The World's Borough Bookshop
❛ᴗ❛Latin America-South Asia musical hits
South Asian / Latin American drinks, snacks & treats available to purchase (e.g. South Indian coffee with a latin twist, desi agua frescas, etc.)
Wear outfits from your favorite Latin American/South Asian designers if you can <3 Jackson Heights in a Cup is a cultural showcase!
What happens when Latin America meets South Asia? You get the iconic Jackson Heights, Queens in NYC.
We're bringing together Latin American & South Asian communities at The World's Borough Bookshop for an afternoon of heart-opening cultural exchange, celebration & mouth-watering fusion (you'll see what we mean!)
Think...
- Traditional South Indian filter coffee (kaapi) with a Latin American twist (ethically sourced by Pitara Co.)
- Desi Agua Frescas, made by a local family
- Musical hits from both regions (dancing encouraged in the outdoor space!)
- Cumbia, salsa, bhangra, bollywood
- Vegan Samosas, Chicken Kebabs & Desi Chicken Pastelitos by Kabab King
- Ras Malai Tres Leches by Mamoni’s Cafe
Through our event, Jackson Heights in a Cup, we're celebrating the way that immigrants come together all over the world & add their love, dedication & sparkle to the communities that become their new homes. First and second generation immigrants from Latin America & South Asia have made Jackson Heights, Queens truly ICONIC.
Who's in? RSVP so our families can cook & bake accordingly <3
About the organizers:
We all came together because we truly believe in the power of cultural exchange and its ability to open hearts. With open hearts, we can better connect as a community, live with authenticity, fulfill our purpose & simply, enjoy our lives! :)
* The World's Borough Bookshop: The World's Borough Bookshop's shelves are dedicated to BIPOC writers. Their mission is to create a safe & inclusive space for everyone to discover, read & celebrate diverse literature. Despite the size of Queens, NYC, there are few bookstores - leaving many areas as book deserts. As a result, many young children, families, and adults lack access to books that represent their experiences, cultures, and identities.
* Pilas Cafe: "Pilas" means "batteries" in Spanish and is a nod to founder Ellie's childhood nickname and her heritage's influence on her cafe concept! Her cafe is especially known for her alfajores, a South American sweet treat, & her Dulce De Leche latte.
* Pitara Co: Pitara Co sources South Indian coffee, grown in lush biodiverse nature & wildlife reserves by primarily indigenous, native farmers. Pitara's Five Stories light roast is grown by 5 couples from the Soliga indigenous community & the Kith & Kin medium roast is grown by farmers of the Irula & Kurumba indigenous communities. Pitara Co also sells a "Kaapi blend" based on the Traditional South Indian Filter Coffee (a drink equally ubiquitous as masala chai in India). www.pitaraco.com
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