# Event Details - **Event Name**: Soup Joumou: A Culinary Celebration of Haitian Independence - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: This hands-on cooking class will celebrate Soup Joumou, a traditional dish symbolizing freedom and independence in Haitian culture.About this EventJoin us for a hands on cooking class celebrating Haitian Soup Joumou, a traditional dish symbolizing freedom and independence in Haitian culture and commonly enjoyed to mark the New Year. Led by Chef Scutt Blanc and Rachelle of Haitians of Philadelphia, in partnership with the Free Library of Philadelphia Culinary Literacy Center, participants will learn about the history and cultural significance of Soup Joumou as a symbol of resilience and liberation. Together, we’ll prepare this iconic dish from start to finish and welcome the New Year by sharing a meaningful meal in a warm, community-centered setting. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/d81d8070-ea0a-11f0-a123-e18a081bed33-rimg-w493-h740-dc322c2c-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/philadelphia/soup-joumou-a-culinary-celebration-of-haitian-independence/100001979397053872 - **Event Categories**: cooking, workshops, art, food-drinks - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 3 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Philadelphia - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: The Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library - **lat**: 39.9596055 - **long**: -75.17102360000001 - **full address**: The Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Soup Joumou: A Culinary Celebration of Haitian Independence - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/096b34797643e4eeff8dea739acaa52a78a29280732263d075a9d0d742ef604e-rimg-w1024-h1536-dc2f1706-gmir.jpg?v=1767599285 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Soup Joumou: A Culinary Celebration of Haitian Independence being held? - **A:** Soup Joumou: A Culinary Celebration of Haitian Independence takes place on Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Soup Joumou: A Culinary Celebration of Haitian Independence? - **A:** Soup Joumou: A Culinary Celebration of Haitian Independence is organized by Culinary Literacy Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Soup Joumou: A Culinary Celebration of Haitian Independence is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Philadelphia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Here’s ours:The Free Library is advancing literacy in Philadelphia in a unique and innovative way—with a fork and a spoon. Cooking and eating are educational acts and provide opportunities to learn math, science, languages, history and so much more. Using cooking as the vehicle for learning, the Culinary Literacy Center advances literacy through food and cooking around a communal table.Opened in 2014, the Culinary Literacy Center is the first space of its kind in a public library and serves as a model for libraries worldwide. The Culinary Literacy Center is based in our kitchen classroom at Parkway Central, but we offer programming at nearly all of our neighborhood libraries. Culinary Literacy Center programs teach healthy cooking, build community, and promote civic dialogue.Pull up a seat at our table and see what’s cooking at the Free Library of Philadelphia!" } ] } ] ```