CONGO SQUARE Named for the historical gathering place and trading grounds of African people in colonial New Orleans, enter this unique area to experience the music, art, and energy of Africa and the African Diaspora. Peruse the Congo Square African Marketplace, which features an array of handcrafted original artworks reflecting the roots and dispersion of African culture and heritage in New Orleans and throughout the world. Visit theSankoré Pavilion to learn about the art and culture of the Kingdom of Kongo, namesake of present day Congo Square, as we celebrate 40 years of Jazz Fest history. Join the commemoration of the Ancestors of the Diaspora at the Congo Square Ancestral/Egun Shrine located in the Pavilion, at the West gate next to Congo Road.
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