Living in New York

Juneteenth Torch Dance Theatre at the African Burial Ground

Juneteenth at the African Burial Ground in Manhattan, NY

June 20, 2024Mireille Liong

When I heard that construction of towers in Manhattan was halted because the remains of enslaved people were discovered, I was all ears. Fascinated by the story, I hopped on...

Suriname’s First Flag Raising Ceremony at Bowling Green NY

November 24, 2023Mireille Liong

365 years after Suriname was traded for the city of New York and three days before celebrating its 48 Independence Day, the greenest country on the planet, had its first...

J'Ouvert, the West Indian American Day Parade: A Vibrant Celebration of Culture and Unity

September 05, 2023Mireille Liong

The West Indian American Day Parade, an iconic event in Brooklyn, NY, is more than just a parade; it's a celebration of culture, unity, and the rich tapestry of Caribbean...

People of the Sun's Tribute to the Ancestors of the Middle Passage

June 11, 2023Mireille Liong

In the heart of Brooklyn's Coney Island, a vibrant and soul-stirring event takes place every second Saturday in June: The People of the Sun Tribute to the Ancestors of the...

Mireille Liong with Ma Aiye -maroon-dance Group-in-new-york

Celebrating Culture, Art, Natural Hair and African Fashion at BAM Dance Africa in Brooklyn, NY

May 30, 2023Mireille Liong2 comments

Memorial Day weekend at BAM is almost a staple for me. It is the event that inspired me to take photos of Natural hair 20 years ago which turned into my...

Martin Luther King (MLK) Day and the many ways to celebrate it

January 16, 2023Mireille Liong

I was still a little girl living in a small village called Wageningen in Suriname when I first heard of Mr. Martin Luther King Jr. He looked like a well-dressed man...