World Aware: Sierra Leone

For over 40 years, Catherine and Richard Frazier in Fort Collins have maintained connections to the Republic of Sierra Leone, a country of nearly nine million people on the coast of West Africa. Join the couple and learn about the country and their experiences when World Aware: Sierra Leone is presented from 6-8 pm Tuesday, Feb. 11, at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures in coordination with the Fort Collins International Center. Beginning with a history of Sierra Leone and its significance in the transatlantic slave trade, the Fraziers will explore the country’s daily life, unique natural history, rice agriculture, and education projects. They will outline the current events in Sierra Leone and its fascinating culture, cuisine, and music, including palm wine guitar and West African reggae. Tickets to the presentation are $10 per person and available at globalvillagemuseum.org. The World Aware series is a collaborative effort between the Global Village Museum and the Fort Collins International Center to foster international understanding and cultural appreciation. The Global Village Museum is located at 200 West Mountain Avenue, and Museum hours are 11 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, visit globalvillagemuseum.org or call 970-221-4600.