Dear People, Youth A.I.D. Lewisham, a small voluntary Youth Organisation, initiated the above Community Heritage Event in November 1996. Planned as a one off, it quickly became an important annual event enjoyed by many from Lewisham, across London (and outside). It has been a great success in terms of the learning and sharing a tremendous amount about what is so special about our "Caribean Black Cake" and the many skills associated, some of which is captured in our book, The Carribean Black Cake. For too many reasons to go into, we have not been able to sustain the initial work needed to continue the event, as in past years......that is not to say that we have been inactive, far from it. A small group of us continue to seek new and innovative ways of "Keeping the Cake on the Table" and are hopeful that in the not too distant future we will have news on our work to share. In the meantime, we have a healthy collection of archival materials - photos, books etc that, subject to conditions, we are able to offer for short term loans. Remember Support the Making of the Cake, and the Cake Makers.....and Eaters. We Give Thanks |
Saturday
4th December 2004
Celebrating the Caribbean Black Cake and 20 year of 'Irie' Dance Theatre - Fundraising
Dinner and Dance 7pm - late
The Great Hall, Goldsmith's College, New Cross, SE14 6NW
DJ Elayne, Tony Montono on the turntable - £15.00 inc Food
Ring Youth Aid for tickets 0208 697 2152
info@caribbean-cake-event.com
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Info for
Exhibitors
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Exhibitors Booking Form (MS Word doc, 21kb)
The cake exhibition is an annual event. We hope to promote business sponsorship and partnerships with those organisations, which produce the main ingredients and products for cakes and cake display.
Your
company is invited to exhibit at the forthcoming Caribbean Cake Event Exhibition.
The Event for (cake) exhibitors
Date Saturday, 4th December 2004. Location Goldsmith College, London.
Time10.00am (set up time) - 5pm. Breakdown 8pm.
What the event
is about
The day comprises.....
Publicity
Exhibitor's space information
Charge to exhibiting companies
You will need to provide the following
Exhibition & Workshops Management Team
Details:
The Caribbean Cake Event is in its seventh year. The idea for this project came
from the young people at Lewisham Youth A.I.D. It began as a creative way to
raise funds for work being done to support young black men. It was found to
have a wider appeal and to be much more complicated and culturally significant
than had been expected. The ingredients involved in cake making raised issues
around Geography and History (e.g. Lewisham's links with Tate & Lyle, and
the slave trade). It brought a greater awareness of the historical black presence
in Lewisham, and the potential was seen for both forging and improving intergenerational
links.
This intergenerational project is
a 'community glue' event. It introduces young people to the various cultural
concepts that have maintained the production of the black cake. It has involved
elders from the community sharing their skills, stories, experiences and reminiscences
about the black cake; Students making cakes and being shown how to ice and decorate
them.
We hope to awaken a greater appreciation of the black cake and its role in cultural
celebrations such as weddings, christenings, funerals etc. Young people will
learn how to make these cakes and be given an understanding of the traditions
involved in the methods used to make the cakes and how the cakes are used. e.g.
The bidding of money for the cake at christenings to raise funds for the child.
By opening a dialogue between generations, older people will be encouraged to
pass on their traditional cake making skills. The cake exhibition will give
the wider community access to this aspect of African Caribbean culture and artistic
expression. It will create a greater awareness in the community of the importance
of these traditions. The cake exhibition will engender greater interest and
be a catalyst to encourage young and old to preserve and improve their skills.
This intergenerational event focuses on is the 'black cake' and its importance in celebrations and festive occasions. The ingredients and method of making this cake is a well-guarded secret in many families and the traditions of presentation and ceremony are echoed in African communities throughout the Caribbean, USA and Europe etc. The decoration of these cakes involves highly developed skills.
The thinking behind the traditions of saving a tier of wedding cake for the christening of the first child, and other traditions are being lost by many. The bonding between families can be engendered through this event and needs to be revived. The specific skills in making these cakes (which are different from European methods) need to be passed on in a more formal manner in our society. The need for a 'recognition' of these traditions is important.
The day will be comprised of the following events:
Publicity
There will be press coverage of the event before, during and after.
News Agencies, National newspapers, Black Newspapers, Black Magazines, Food Magazines, News Websites, Events Websites, Events Magazines, Restaurants, Retailers, Hospitality & Catering Colleges, High Commissioners & Embassies, Food Organisations, Radio, TV, Food & Drink Websites.
Youth AID Lewisham will also publicise the event via its website www.caribbean-cake-event.com, and by sending out flyers and leafleting events.
If exhibiting companies have the following they can bring these to the exhibition. Youth AID Lewisham can not supply these items.
Charge to
exhibiting companies:
10am-5pm £60 for basic space. 5x 6ft. 1 table 2x6ft & 2 chairs
£150 for larger space. 6 x
9ft(we recommend this size for shop outlets e.g. bakeries, food products).
1-2 tables provided with up to four chairs
7pm-till late additional charges (please indicate in booking form)
You will need to provide the following:
Exhibition &
Workshops Management Team for this event
Maria Dalrymple, Administrator, Caribbean Cake Event, Youth A.I.D. Lewisham
Orlando Satchell
Donna Pieters
We hope you will be able to take part in this our seventh Caribbean Cake Event. Please do not hesitate to make contact with us if you have any queries. A booking form (MS Word doc, 21kb) can be downloaded for you to reserve your space.
If you wish to further sponsor any aspect of this event, please contact us. Your support would be appreciated in our continued quest to raise the profile of the art of the Caribbean Cake.
Maria Dalrymple