(Storytellers) Inside an Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony

Soraya — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 06:40:20 +0000

This video takes us inside the Nashville home of two Eastern Ethiopian women hosting a coffee ceremony, one of the most enjoyable events in Ethiopian culture. Storyteller Nejib Adem is their honorary guest as the women show him the steps it takes to prepare for the gathering. Prepare to be hungry by the end of watching this…

(Storytellers) The Forgotten Legacy: Kurdish Handicraft Weaving

nptnextdoorneighbors — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:18:18 +0000

This thoughtful piece by storyteller Kasar Abdulla introduces us to the Kurdish art of weaving. From socks and purses to hats and rugs, Kurdish women take pride in preserving the tradition of making intricate crafts with their own hands. Abdulla delves deep into the significance of the practice in difficult times, explaining that the women “relied on their weaving talents in refugee camps; they would turn something as simple as a potato sack into new purses and exchange it for food with the Turks.” A must-see story.

(Storytellers) Coming to America: A Filipino Immigrant`s Story

nptnextdoorneighbors — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:06:11 +0000

One thing we’ve found in common with everyone we’ve spoken to through Next Door Neighbors is that they each have a unique and interesting story to tell of how they got to this country. In this story, Megan Macaraeg, originally from the Philippines, tells of her family’s journey of leaving their native country during martial law and starting a new life in the U.S. The end of this heartwarming video is not what you’d expect…

(Storytellers) Young and Exiled: Rwandan Woman Flees Violence

nptnextdoorneighbors — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:52:46 +0000

This video, produced by Rwandan storyteller Alice Gatebuke, tells the story of Honorine, a woman who lived through the war and genocide in Rwanda. She was part of a group of thousands who had to escape by foot to neighboring countries. The story is part of our ongoing effort to have Nashville women tell the war stories of other female immigrants and refugees in Nashville as part of the Women, War, and Peace project.

(Storytellers) Immigrants` Unique Challenges Inspire Them to Get Involved

nptnextdoorneighbors — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:43:06 +0000

In this video, storyteller Maria Emilia Borja asks Nashville immigrants the question: ‘what personal experiences inspired you to get involved with your community?’ The answers may surprise you, and touch upon heavy subjects dealing with the unique challenges that immigrants face in adjusting to American society.

(Storytellers) Bhutanese-Nepali Hospitality: Making Milk Tea

nptnextdoorneighbors — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:59:38 +0000

Go inside the home of a Bhutanese family in Nashville as they welcome guests with their customary Bhutanese-Nepali milk tea. Yam Kharel discusses hospitality norms in the culture, and even shows us how to make the delicious drink. A perfect treat as the weather finally gets colder here in the city…

(Storytellers) Ma`aza the Ethiopian Baker

Soraya — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:26:04 +0000

In this video, storyteller Nejib Adem introduces us to Ma’aza, an Ethiopian woman who came to Nashville in 2005 and specializes in baking cakes. Her dream is to open a bakery in Nashville one day. For now, she takes orders from her friends and family and makes her delicious cakes in her own personal kitchen. Mmmm…

(Storytellers) Women, War and Peace: A Rwandan Romeo and Juliet Story

nptnextdoorneighbors — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:31:45 +0000

As part of our Women, War and Peace project, some of our female storytellers are telling the war stories of women in Nashville. In this moving video produced by Hannah Mendez, meet Betty Kayitesi, a Rwandan refugee whose life took a very unexpected turn when she married someone from the “other side”.

(Storytellers) Recent Storyteller Community Trainings

Soraya — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:18:17 +0000

We recently held two trainings for new storytellers. One was at our existing partner organization, Progreso Community Center, and the other was at a new organization we’ve added as a hub: Nashville International Center for Empowerment (NICE)! We’re very excited to have NICE on board to house equipment and trainings for the community that they serve. We featured the story of how NICE, formerly the Sudanese community center, came to be in our last episode of Next Door Neighbors. Our transition to include NICE in the Storytellers project seemed like a natural fit, and we can’t wait to see the stories that come out from this new partnership!

Burundi refugee Esai Ndemeye learns how to edit footage on iMovie

Betty Barrios, from Mexico, and Arturo Bautista film b-roll for their

practice videos using a flipcam

(Storytellers) A Step-by-step Guide to Making Churros!

Soraya — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:12:53 +0000

Leslie and Adriana Acosta teach us how to make a sugary, fried, Latin American favorite: Churros. Bring on more food videos, storytellers…we have to bulk up for the winter!

Prepare to be salivating by the end of this…