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Resistance: Three Centuries of Les Cenelles

October 4 @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Free

Mayhaw berries—small, tart fruit referred to as les cenelles—are known for their robust hardiness. Armed with this symbolism, the fruit has inspired three centuries of cultural and literary resistance: From the 1845 anthology Les Cenelles: Choix de poésies indigènes and the mid-20th century Les Cenelles Society of Arts and Letters, to today’s Les Cenelles ensemble.

Join the Les Cenelles ensemble—Denise Frazier, Joseph Darensbourg, and Peter Bowling—and guest scholar Lloyd Pratt for a special program that will bring the histwa (history in Louisiana Creole) of resistance in Louisiana to life through lecture, poetry, and musical performance.

A light reception will follow the program. Admission is free with registration required. Email events@hnoc.org with questions.

Venue

Williams Research Center
410 Chartres Street
New Orleans, 70130
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(504) 523-4662
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