About this Event
SOUP & SWAY is an in-person Haitian Independence celebration in London with White Outfit, Soup Joumou and Konpa all night.
On 1 January 1804, Haiti became the first free Black republic in the world. 223 years later, we’re celebrating the way Haitians always have: around a bowl of soup joumou, with music, rum and family.
SOUP & SWAY brings the spirit of Haitian Independence Day to London for one evening of food, culture and dancing.
What to expect
- Soup joumou: the traditional independence soup, once forbidden to enslaved Haitians and now a symbol of freedom
- Konpa all night: The best Konpa DJs in London and live performances to keep you swaying
- Haitian Food: Alongside your bowl of soup joumou, authentic Haitian food will be available. There’s: 1)"Bòl Poul Fri", which is seasoned Haitian-style fried chicken bowl; 2)"Bòl Tasso", which is deliciously seasoned fried goat bowl; and 3)"Bòl Legim", which is a traditional Haitian vegetable stew bowl. Every bowl comes with crispy "banan peze" (fried plantains), "diri kole" (rice and beans) and "pikliz" (spicy pickled cabbage).
- Good people: the Konpalovers family, friends old and new
- Rule: NO ID NO ENTRY. 18+
Dress code: White Outfit Affair
All white is welcome, but you don’t have to go all the way: the rule is a white top. Trousers, skirt and shoes can be any colour. It’s January, so wear a coat on the way in; just make sure there’s white underneath when it comes off.
Event venue & nearby stays
Brixton Jamm, 261 Brixton Road, London, United Kingdom
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