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Events Mon Aug 27 2007
Event Spotlight: Storytelling as Cultural Memory
The ability to tell a good story is certainly different from the ability to write a good piece of fiction, but the two often go hand in hand. The art of storytelling has firm roots in the propogation of cultural history and on Wednesday the Chicago Public Library welcomes Ramon Lopez for a discussion on the value of storytelling in cultural identity. In addition to being a storytelling himself, Lopez is also an anthropologist and textile artist whose expertise lies in Afro-Caribbean and Puerto Rican cultural history. His books include Puerto Rican Popular Cultural in the US and A History of Puerto Rican Artisanry, among others. Lopez not only employs storytelling for its entertainment value, but also to preserve memories, cultural practices and spiritual beliefs. The free discussion will take place at the Humbolt Park Library, 1605 N. Troy, from 6pm-9pm and the audience will be invited to share their thoughts.
