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Dates:Sun from 7/16/17 - 7/16/17
Hours:2pm-8pm
In/Outdoor:Outdoor
Cost:Free see below
Category:Arts & Culture

The country of Jamaica will celebrate its 55th anniversary of its independence on August 6, 2017.

To commemorate this achievement, Celebrate Jamaica, Inc., in collaboration with the Jamaican Diaspora in Boston, is hosting a series of events to showcase Jamaica’s history and rich culture.

These events will take place from July 15, 2017- August 12, 2017.

Yard Food, Yard Style and Labrish is a Jamaican “yard style” back yard party with authentic home-style Jamaican food, storytelling, island music, and games.

The event will be held on Sunday, July 16, 2017 from 2-8pm at the Massasoit Elks Lodge, 55 Bishop Allen Drive, Cambridge, MA 02139.

Local Jamaican actress, writer and folklorist Marcia Fearon will share Louise Bennett stories and others are welcome to share Jamaican folkloric stories and other stories.

The Hon. Louise Simone Bennett-Coverley, affectionately known as Ms. Lou, is one of Jamaica’s most loved Folklorist, and Writer.

Learn more about Ms. Lou here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C181G_s7h-s

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$10 - $25

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www.eventbrite.com/e/yard-food-yard-style-and-labrish-tickets-35795584557

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55 Bishop Allen Drive, Cambridge, MA, 02139 map
Phone: 6173957680

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