What is Rondon? What does it mean to be Creole in Nicaragua? In a world that increasingly seems to strive for uniformity, afro-descendant Creole people on the eastern coast of Nicaragua seek to hold on to their unique culture through their food. Join us as we travel between the farm, the lagoon and the city to explore how Creole food is changing due to outside pressures. 

"Why we appreciate Rondon, it is the strongest food in our gastronomy. And it comes from Africa. I have met many Africans and they cook rondon just like us. It’s a cultural thing. That makes me proud to be black. I'm proud of my Rondon." - Ms. Gay Sterling

Featuring: Connie Tinoko, Kenneth Fox, Edward (Daha) Fox, Gay Sterling
Producer: Maria Doerr
Music: Take Dis Five, Run-Down Orchestra Bluefield Sound System 2009
Zion-O, Run-Down Orchestra, Bluefield Sound System 2009

Retaining Rondon: Creole Food in a Changing World (Maria Doerr)

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Retaining Rondon: Creole Food in a Changing World (Maria Doerr)

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