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Month of Memories

Historic From 01/05 to 31/05/2025, daily.
Month of Memories
Musée du Nouveau Monde - 10 rue Fleuriau
17000 - La Rochelle
On the occasion of the commemoration of the memories of the slave trade, slavery and their abolition, the City of La Rochelle is coordinating a program intended for all audiences during the month of May.
The City of La Rochelle is a founding member of the Fondation pour la Mémoire de l'esclavage, along with 21 other metropolitan and overseas local authorities in the Conseil des Territoires.

As part of the Month of Remembrance, a number of events are planned, including open stages, exhibitions, screenings, meetings and conferences.

Once again this year, the Musée du Nouveau Monde is taking part in the
Mois des Mémoires and the Fondation pour la Mémoire de l'esclavage
with a program featuring music, spoken word and
and dance.

Sunday May 11 at 3pm Musée du Nouveau Monde
The sound of the memory of slavery
As part of the Mois des Mémoires, Valérie-Ann Edmond-Mariette (Université des Antilles), winner of the FME and Quay Branly doctoral grants, explores the musical works and practices of the French West Indies, bearers of a narrative and a memory of slavery.
Charge (museum entrance fee) - By reservation: 05 46 51 51 45

Monday May 12 at 2pm at the Oratoire
An open stage for students from La Rochelle to showcase their artistic creations in the performing arts. Free

Sunday, May 18 at 3pm Musée du Nouveau Monde
The word of the drum
For the Month of Memories, the word of the drum comes to the fore to make the collections vibrate,
a way of rediscovering history and roots. With Ablaye and Taïwo, Maison de l'Afrqiue et des Caraïbes.
Charge (museum entrance fee) - By reservation: 05 46 51 51 45
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From 01/05 to 31/05/2025, daily.

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