Celebrating Our Neighborhood

Louisville is home to over 53,000 internationally-born residents, representing countries and communities from all over the globe, with more newcomers arriving each day. In the second year of this event series, the Louisville Free Public Library, in partnership with Kentucky Refugee Ministries, will celebrate the Congolese American community, exploring Congolese history, music and cuisine.

 

The Cuisine of the Democratic Republic of Congo

Saturday, August 23, 2 – 3:30 p.m. • Northeast Regional Library

In this program we’ll learn about Congolese cooking traditions and discover how to make two staple Congolese dishes with Mado Malumba, owner of Kwetu African Cuisine. There will be a vegetarian friendly option.

This program is free and open to the public, but space is limited.  Registration is REQUIRED online or by calling (502) 574-1623.

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The Music of the Democratic Republic of Congo

Saturday, September 27, 1 – 3 p.m. • South Central Regional Library

This program is free and open to the public, but space is limited.  Register below or by calling (502) 574-1623.

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