Taste Test:
Zip Facts about Equatorial Guinea:
- Equatorial Guinea is the smallest country in Africa that is also a member of the United Nations, the country actually straddles the equator with the mainland to the north
- The national symbol is the silk cotton tree, featured on the coat of arms of Equatorial Guinea, under which Spanish settlers and a native leader signed the first treaty
- The coat of arms also contains six stars which represent the six major land areas, including Río Muni (or Mbini) on the mainland, and five islands: Bioko, Corisco, Great Elobey, Little Elobey, and Annobón.
- To cleanse the community of evil, Bubi farmers still celebrate the ancient tradition of the abira, which includes music and dance, a pot of water at the entrance to the village and amulets placed outside the village for protection
- The bride becomes part of the husband’s family after marriage, and a dowry is still given to the family of the bride
Don Leandro Mbomio Nsue (1938-2010), “Elat Ayong (Union del Pueblo)”
http://www.france-guineeequatoriale.org/images/Leandro%20Mbomio%20Nsue%20-%20Oeuvre%201.jpg
Link to Recipe: https://theworldfrommykitchen.wordpress.com/equatorial-guinea/
Link to Map: https://theworldfrommykitchen.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/recipemap-africa.pdf