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Roots and Recipes is part of the European Researchers\u2019 Night, Europe’s largest celebration of science and research. 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Food connects us regardless of age, gender, culture, and background with other parts of the world. Roots and Recipes invites everyone, of all ages and backgrounds, to discover the fascinating science behind food, and experience not only what we eat, but how food shapes our societies, our bodies, and our future. With a special focus on African and African diaspora food cultures, Roots and Recipes offers a unique look on the science of food, identity and belonging. Join our event on 25-26 september and meet scientists, culinary experts, food enthusiast, artists, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-9","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n<\/span>What is Roots and Recipes?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/span><\/span>The event<\/span><\/h2>\n
Friday evening<\/h3>\n
25 September 2026<\/h5>\n
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<\/span><\/span>Saturday afternoon<\/span><\/h3>\n
26 September 2026<\/span><\/h5>\n
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<\/span><\/span>25 & 26 \u2028september 2026<\/span><\/h6>\n
<\/span><\/span><\/span>AfricaMuseum\u2028 Leuvensesteenweg 13\u20283080 Tervuren, Belgium<\/span><\/a><\/h6>\n
The event is free by reservation, but access to the exhibitions and any food offerings is not included.<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
<\/span><\/span><\/span>Education<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span><\/span><\/span>Our partners<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span><\/span><\/span>Contact us<\/span><\/h2>\n
Funding<\/h2>\n
Disclaimer<\/strong>: Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or Marie Sk\u0142odowska-Curie Actions. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.<\/h6>\n