Resistance: Three Centuries of Les Cenelles

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.

Performance & Lecture: 2–3:30 p.m.
Reception: 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Admission is free with registration required.

Learn more and register: https://hnoc.org/events/resistance-and-three-centuries-of-les-cenelles

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