CONGO

LOCATION/RELIGION

• Located in Central Africa west of Uganda
• Christianity makes up 80% of the religion
• 50% Roman Catholic
• 20% Protestant

WEATHER/CURRENCY

• October- May dry season
• Shorter day period
• January-February dry season
• March and April rainy seasons
• 4 Seasons
• Congolese Franc
• .0011 US dollars

COMMEMORATION OF THE MARTYRS OF INDEPENDENCE

• January 4th
• Also known as martyrs day
• Remembers the victims of violence against human rights and justice

NATIONAL LIBERATION DAY

• May 17th
• Businesses are closed
• Tributes Congo rebel group who fought in the second war
• Street parades and cultural shows

NATION HEROES' DAY

• January 17th
• Commemorates Death of Patrice Lumumba, popular leader
• Recognize his fight in the region he ruled
• 1 of 2 festivals remembering him

CROPS

• Cassava-woody shrub
• Plantains, corn, peanuts, rice
• Tobacco,coffee, sugar, and cocoa

EVERYDAY FOODS

• Meat is rare so it is not eaten
• Beans, rice, peanuts, bread, and fruits are common meals

SPECIALTY FOODS

• Different families have an animal they cannot eat
• Usually chicken is eaten
• Plum wine and beer are served at special occasions

COMMON DISHES

• Nshima- always eaten with soup or stew
• Pili-Pilli Marinade- spicy
• Sweet oranges congo

FLAVORS

• Flavors seem bland and not much meat is consumed
• Many fruits and vegetables are served with bread and rice
• Compares to Wisconsin the food I'd very different, no meat and less flavor

MINI MANDAZI