slovak fashion night in new york 2011
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SLOVAK FASHION NIGHT IN NEW YORK 2011
May 13th, 2011 from 7.30 PM @ CAPITALE,
130 Bowery Street, New York, NY 10003
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The Sixth Annual SLOVAK FASHION NIGHT is the signature event of theConsulate General of the Slovak Republic in New York and the +421 FoundationInc., in cooperation with the Permanent Mission of the Slovak Republic to theUnited Nations and the Austrian Cultural Forum in New York.
The event will be held in New York City on May 13, 2011 at 7.30 PM in CAPITALE,130 Bowery Street, New York (www.capitaleny.com).
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SLOVAK FASHION NIGHT
IN NEW YORK 2011
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Slovakian designers: Zlatica Hujbertiva, Paulina Polonyová, Ingrid Budovská in tandem with the Austrian designer Adriane Magdalene Toth and Mialy Sehenorepresenting Madagascar.
The evening will be hosted by the American actor Brad Pennington and the Slovakiancelebrity host Tamara Heribanova.
very own Double Cross Vodka will provide delicious cocktails to all inattendance while DJ Eitan Noyze spins the after party.
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FASHION FIGHTS MALNUTRITION !
Slovak Fashion Night 2011 will benefit the
MAVENTY HEALTH INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION, Madagascar Children Malnutrition Project.
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MADAGASCAR
Madagascar, or Republic of Madagascar (older name Malagasy Republic) is anisland nation in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa. The mainisland, also called Madagascar, is the fourth-largest island in the world.
Madagascar is also one of the poorest countries in the world. As poverty andmalnutrition go hand in hand, it is no surprise that nearly 50% of
population suffers from malnutrition with children andelderly being the most vulnerable.
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SLOVAKIA AND MADAGASCAR
Maurice Benyowsky (1746 - 1786) left a legacy of a brave explorer, a knightcarrying the flag of liberty over three continents, unifier of Madagascar,a citizenof the world.
Baron Benyowsky was a nobleman of Slovak origin. He began his career as anofficer in the Seven Years' War. Because of his rebellious attitude in matters ofreligion and towards authorities he had to leave the country. In 1768 Benyowskyjoined the Polish Confederation to fight side by side with Pulaski brothers forindependence of Poland from the Russian rule. After being captured by Russiansin 1770 he was sent into exile to the east Siberia (Kamchatka). However hemanaged to escape from the captivity.
He then commandeered a Russian battleship and set out for a discovery tripthrough the Northern Pacific (well before James Cook and J. F. La Perouse)along the Aleutians, Alaska, Japan, Formosa (Taiwan), arriving in Macao in 1771.
He also visited the huge island of Madagascar off the African coast, then stillindependent and ruled by countless native chieftains. In 1772 Benyowskyeventually arrived in France, where he suggested to the King Louis XV that heshould establish a French colony on Formosa or Madagascar. The kingappointed him as Governor of Madagascar, gave him the title of count and senthim off to Madagascar. In 1774 Benyowsky arrived in Madagascar with a corps ofvolunteers. He established a colony at Maroantsetra called Louisborg. Besidesbuilding the French presence and geographically exploring the island he wasunifying tribes. In 1776 local kings elected him as their Ampansacabe ofMadagascar (Emperor). Among other things he introduced Latin script for theMadagascar language.
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MAP OF BENYOWSKY's TRAVELS
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SLOVAKIA AND MADAGASCAR
In 1776 Benyowsky was promoted to French General and awarded the Order of Saint Louis. Later he returned to Central Europe and elaborated a project of Austria's access road to the Mediterranean and was empowered to take control of Madagascar in the name of Austria.
In Paris he became a close friend of Benjamin Franklin and Kazimir (Casimir) Pulaski . In 1779 Benyowsky followed Pulaski to America and offered his services in the American Revolution. He joined General Pulaski for the tragic Savannah battle, where Pulaski died in his friend's hands.
In 1781 Benyowky returned to America with a project of recruiting in Europe an American Legion to help the Revolution. The project was favorably evaluated.
In 1783 Benyowsky presented his Memoirs and Travels (in French) to J. H. Magellan (a descendant of Ferdinand M.) for publication in the United Kingdom. With Benjamin Franklin's assistance he founded an American-British company for business with Madagascar.
In 1784 Benyowsky left Baltimore on board the Intrepid provided by Baltimore businessmen Messonier and Zollikofer. Back in Madagascar Benyowsky challenged in the name of his empire the European powers. Benyowsky perished as Malagasy monarch in 1786 in fights with the French.
Thanks to the help of Benjamin Franklin, Benyowsky's descendants kept the spirit of cosmopolitanism and can be found all across Europe, as well as in the United States.
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MAVENTY MALNUTRITION PROJECT
Maventy Health International goal is to provide nutritional support to thelocal villagers on an ongoing basis. Through weight, height, headcircumference and BMI ratios, the severely undernourished children andadults are being identified and attention is being paid to their ongoingsupport, monitoring and follow up.
www.maventy.org
human lives, improve health and quality of life through the most modern ways of prevention
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VIP PASSVIP PASS
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HOW CAN YOU HELP
By purchasing a VIP pass you will support
the Maventy Foundation Madagascar Malnutrition Project.
VIP pass will provide you with VIP seating arrangements , VIP lounge access
and a gift bag.
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HOW TO BUY A VIP TICKET
VIP passes may be purchased on-line till May 8th 2011 throughwww.plus421.org - SUPPORT US / DONATE ON LINE - CAPITALONE BANK
mark your donation SFN VI or send a check payable to the +421Foundation, mailed to +421 Foundation, P.O. Box 4114, NY10163 (memo SFN VI)
VIP pass may be purchased for amount of $ 150.00 per person
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One VIP ticket purchased for the amount of 150.00 USD will cover a
2 month malnutrition treatment for 100 children
Martin Malachovsky, MD, MPH
Maventy Foundation International
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GENERALGENERAL DONATIONDONATION ADMISSIONADMISSION
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GENERAL DONATION ADMISSION
General donation entrance fee for the event is 30.00 USD per person,
tickets may be purchased at the venue from 7.30 PM.
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VENUE CAPITALE, 130 BOWERY, NEW YORK
