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SUMMARY:Jollof Fest
DESCRIPTION:Jollof rice: it’s more than just a dish - it’s a belov
 ed symbol of West African pride\, community\, and culinary mastery. On
  Saturday\, June 28th from 2 - 5 PM\, Wa Na Wari invites you to join t
 he ultimate taste test to determine who makes the best Jollof rice in 
 the Pacific Northwest.\nThis festive showdown will bring together some
  of the region’s favorite African food vendors\, including:\nChop Ch
 op FoodsDjah’s KitchenGold Coast Ghal KitchenAfrobeats by Brainy Bea
 ts\nOriginating in the Wolof-speaking region of Senegal\, Jollof rice 
 has a rich history rooted in the ancient dish Thieboudienne. As it spr
 ead across West Africa\, each country made it their own. Today\, it re
 mains a source of joyful debate and national pride\, with friendly riv
 alries over who makes the best version. Now\, you get to weigh in!\nEv
 ent + Ticket Details: \nEvent Title: Jollof Fest\nEvent Date: June 28
  from 2PM - 5PMCost: $50 per person Includes: 3 Jollof rice samples\, 
 1 drink\, and dessertGet your tickets here.Learn more: https://bit.ly/
 jollof25\nAbout Wa Na WariNestled in a fifth-generation Black-owned ho
 me in Seattle’s Central District\, Wa Na Wari is more than a gallery
  - it’s a living testament to Black resilience\, creativity\, and be
 longing. Born from a vision to reclaim space in a rapidly gentrifying 
 neighborhood\, Wa Na Wari weaves together art\, memory\, and community
 . Through exhibitions\, public events\, and grassroots organizing\, it
  preserves Black cultural legacy while forging new paths for intergene
 rational connection and artistic expression. In a time of widespread d
 isplacement\, Wa Na Wari stands as both sanctuary and site of resistan
 ce - where Black land\, Black stories\, and Black futures are nurtured
  and celebrate
URL:https://bit.ly/jollof25
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