New York, NY (June 6, 2007)
To kick off Caribbean Week 2007 in New York City, the Empire State Building will brighten up the city skyline by filling it with the colors of the Caribbean from June 8 ““ 10, 2007.
For the second consecutive year, the Empire State Building will illuminate the sky with yellow symbolizing the warm sunshine (on top), green representing the lushness and swaying palm trees (in the middle), and blue symbolizing the Caribbean Sea (on the bottom). Caribbean Week 2007, arranged by the Caribbean Tourism and Development Company (CTDC), will celebrate the spirit and hospitality of the Caribbean through cultural presentations, sports tournaments (cricket and volleyball), chef demonstrations, vacation special offers and exciting events throughout New York City from June 9 ““ 17, 2007.
“The lighting of the Empire State Building is a great tribute to Caribbean people everywhere, as New York is home to millions of persons of Caribbean descent,” said Hugh Riley, one of Caribbean Week’s main organizers. “The goal of the weeklong festivities has always been to provide New York’s five boroughs with a taste of Caribbean culture and spirit, and with our colors proudly displayed high above New York City, our presence will surely make a bold statement, as well as emphasize the importance of June as Caribbean-American Heritage Month.”
Soaring 1,454 feet above Midtown Manhattan, the Empire State Building is the World’s Most Famous Office Building. With new investments in infrastructure, public areas and amenities, the Empire State Building has attracted first-rate tenants in a diverse array of industries from around the world. The skyscraper’s robust broadcasting technology supports all major television and FM radio stations in the New York metropolitan market. The Empire State Building was recently named America’s favorite building in a poll conducted by the American Institute of Architects.