PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Bortriramkamanis Qucano Nur, Representative
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Bortriramkamanis Qucano Nur emphased the importance of indigenous living traditions in the diaspora and the need for support in the cultural and arts creative sector. The testimony highlighted her organization's role in preserving intangible cultural practices and fostering community well-being.
- Called for sustainable and equitable access to space for rehearsals, storage, and performances
- Emphasized the need for fair compensation for artists involved in cultural preservation
- Stressed the importance of dedicated facilities to pass on ancestral knowledge to future generations
Bortriramkamanis Qucano Nur
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Good morning, everyone.
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Good good afternoon, everyone.
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I'm here today to testify.
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Oh, I have to honor our council member, Carline Herve.
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Thank you so much for all your support to us in district 2.
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I'm here to to testify in behalf of cultural and arts cultural and arts creative force, specifically emphasizing the significance of Koenigsehndal Heritage Foundation Incorporation as indigenous living traditions within the diaspora.
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Koenigsehndal is composed of tradition bearers and neurocreative workers.
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You are 33 year old and has contribute to the vibrant tapestry of New York City's cultural heritage.
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Our work not only preserve intangible cultural practices, but also serves as a critical resource of mental health and well-being and community self esteem.
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Artists as facilitators of these traditions play an essential role in fostering identity, connection, and healing in our communities.
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However, the sustainability of our efforts require urgent support, and I respectfully urge our council to prioritize, 1, sustainable and equitable access to space.
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This includes rehearsal spaces, storage for invaluable indigenous instrument, indigenous handle and hand embroidered wardrobes and props essential for teaching and performing, accessible venues for teaching and performance, a dedicated facility to pass on creative ancestral knowledge knowledge to learners and future generation, equitable funding for salaries, artists are the backbone of cultural preservation and should be compensated fairly for the work.
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Support physical space facility as a secure, accessible, and long term venue to house and sustain these practices.
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This action will ensure that this New York City remains a beacon of diversity celebrating and preserving its intangible cultural heritage, indigenous tradition like in Ding Sindhau are not just performers.
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We are lifelines of communities to connect with our with the roots with our roots
Tony Mazzocchi
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Thank you.
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Your time has expired.
Bortriramkamanis Qucano Nur
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And envision a stronger, more inclusive future.
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Thank you so much for your time.