14 August 2015

Raizal people of San Andres commemorate emancipation


Sergio Estrada J.D. (r) presents paper on "Contesting the International Court of Justice Ruling"  during Emancipation Conference. On left is Professor Fady Ortiz. (OTR Photo)


Professor Fady Ortiz presents paper on "Land and Territory" at Emancipation Conference. (OTR Photo) 


Dr. Carlyle Corbin presents paper on "Self-Determination, Referendum and Decolonization"


Panelists listen intently to questions from the audience following presentation of papers. (Left to right) Mari Margi, Sergio Estrada J.D., Dr. Carlyle Corbin.  


Panelists respond to questions during interactive dialogue



Conference Coordinator Corrine Duffis (center) and other conference participants review the panel presentations. (OTR Photo)

Officials at the head of the Emancipation Parade. (OTR Photo) 

Conference attendee sports Emancipation Tee Shirt - Since 1834! (OTR Photo)

Traditional Dancers go through their steps during intermission in Emancipation Conference. (OTR Photo)

Cultural Dancers perform. (OTR Photo)

More Dancing. (OTR Photo)


Marchers carry Raizal flag during Emancipation Commemoration. (OTR Photo)

Marchers in traditional dress during the Emancipation Parade. (OTR Photo)

Young musicians wow the crowd with their music. (OTR Photo)

Young Musicians marching. (OTR Photo)

More marching musicians. (OTR Photo)

And more marching musicians. (OTR Photo)

People of San Andress gather in park for the Emancipation concert. (OTR Photo)


Conference Coordinator Corrine Duffis (center) is flanked by Dr. Corbin (l) and Attorney Estrada (r) during break in the conference proceedings.