Weeksville Heritage Center on Saturday welcomed families, neighbors and visitors from across Brooklyn for a vibrant afternoon celebrating Fanal – Fè Limyè , the ten-foot sculptural installation by Harlem-based artist Fitgi Saint-Louis . Rooted in the Haitian tradition of handmade holiday lanterns, fanal, the work is a symbol of creativity, heritage and community connection at one of Brooklyn’s most historic Black cultural sites.

The event began with a fanal-making workshop, where Saint-Louis guided participants through the history of the Haitian practice and invited them to craft their own lanterns. The room was filled Brooklynites engaging with the tradition for the first time, while others recalled memories of home.

“Our communal sculpture lighting of Fanal – Fè Limyè and fanal

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