Dinner and Discovery Salon Series: West Africa

Join RAIN this Spring as the Seacoast of New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts sparkles with privately hosted salons for the globally curious exploring the fascinating desert world of West Africa.

Beer and wine and a light buffet supper will be served. -

Friday March 20th

Culture & Language of the Touareg of Niger - John Hutchison

Explore how Tamasheq is the vehicle of Touareg culture and how Tifinagh is used in medallions representing the 21 major Touareg towns of Niger with Boston University African Studies Assoc. Emeritus Professor John Hutchison. Hosted by: John Hutchison & Louis Salome

Location: West Newbury MA
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Saturday March 21

niger: past and present - john lamson

John Lamson will explore Niger’s colonial history and how it informs the current cultural, social and economic landscape of today. Hosted by: Phyllis Bennett & Ray Belles, John Ahlgren & Lou Salome

location: durham nh
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Friday March 27th

Berber Women’s Art in Northwest Africa - cynthia becker

A scholar specializing in the arts of the Imazighen (Berbers), Cynthia will explore the role of women in the arts and culture of Niger’s Touareg people. Toureg jewelry and artisan crafts will be available for sale. Hosted by: Lee Lamson, Andrea Wilson & Janice Plourde

location: newington nh
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May Date TBA

a niger journey: paying it forward - Leonard Seagren

Leonard shares his experience of getting married in the Touareg tradition and how this connection led him back to Niger to help build a learning center where nomadic students can pursue their dreams of an education. Hosted by: Nancy Borden & Lou Salome

location: new castle residence tba
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