KDU NORTHEAST CELEBRATED 58 YEARS OF SIERRA LEONE’S INDEPENDENCE

APRIL 27, 2019

KDU Northeast members, their families and friends gathered in droves for a family picnic at Johnson Park, Piscataway, New Jersey to celebrate this important and happy occasion. There were even newly born triplets joining us. It was a chilly day but the sun peeked during the afternoon. The colorful green, white and blue Sierra Leone flag and balloons that draped the huge area of the park beckoned to participants. Tables full of a variety of Krio foods were spread out on decorative tables and an open invitation to share food with each other. There was, as expected, our rich Sierra Leone music featuring old and new songs. A table draped with Sierra Leone cultural attire and jewelry for those wishing to purchase them was available. Our KDU Young Adults took on an active role and used the occasion to conduct fundraising for their group by selling reasonably-priced items such as coconut cake, rice bread, pancake, red devil cake, etc. There was also a vendor’s table for those who preferred not to cook at home to buy foofoo, cassava bread, fry fish, etc. Comedian Mr. Michael Conteh, formerly of the ‘professionals’ entertained everyone getting the audience into deep belly laughter. Guests and visitors expressed their appreciation for the Organization and for bringing such a large group together. Thanks to the Social and Hospitality Committee for organizing this most successful event.