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This World Mango Day, Julees invites you to indulge your senses, honor your roots, and discover the magic of mango at Mango Fest: Mango for the Senses, a vibrant two-part celebration on Monday, July 22 at Julees.
Admission is FREE.
Rooted in legacy and bursting with creativity, this year’s inaugural event is more than a tribute to a beloved fruit — it’s a reminder of who we are, what we’ve inherited, and the delicious ways we pass it on.
A Courtyard with a Story
Julees is named after the twin mango trees that grace its courtyard — trees that have quietly witnessed generations of joy, change, and community. As proprietor Joseph Martin puts it:
“These trees are a part of history. Mango trees live to be 100 years or more and are part of an intergenerational link and legacy. Mango season was an important period in our past and this celebration is consistent with our vision to bring back nostalgia to entertainment.”
At Julees, mangoes aren’t just fruit — they are living storytellers of strength, sweetness, and survival.
Two Sessions. Endless Mango Magic
𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗻𝗲 | 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Mango Marketplace & Lunch Menu
Explore over 25 mango-infused creations from wellness goods to gourmet delights. Meet local artisans and vendors who are redefining mango’s role in culture, cuisine, and commerce. Enjoy a mango-themed lunch menu inspired by homegrown nostalgia and inventive flair.
𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝘄𝗼 | 5:00pm – Until
Twilight Tapas & Movie Under the Stars
As the sun sets, gather for an outdoor screening of The Sweetest Mango, a feature film and Caribbean love story. Enjoy tapas with mango-forward flavor profiles and sip cocktails crafted by a featured mixologist. It’s the perfect pairing of taste and storytelling.
Grandma Mirie’s Mango Magic
Special guest Grandma Mirie, beloved author of Mirie’s Magic Recipe, will feature her signature line of mango creations that bridge tradition with entrepreneurship: Mango Wine; Mango Cheese; Mango Pepper Jelly; Mango Kombucha; Mango Soaps & Oils; Bambula with Mango Infusion;
Her presence reminds us that heritage isn’t just preserved — it’s bottled, brewed, and baked with love.
You should be there to over Experience 25 mango creations — from wellness products to sweet indulgences; learn from creative entrepreneurs making magic from local fruit; see ‘coopetition’ in action as local vendors share space, not compete; celebrate Caribbean culture and creativity in every bite, sip, and scene; and win prizes, meet new faces, and leave inspired.
Legacy, Like a Mango Tree
As we celebrate World Mango Day, we’re reminded that our truest legacies are not found in bank accounts or belongings — but in the stories we tell, the seeds we plant, and the futures we shape.
“Mango trees teach us about quiet strength, graceful aging, and growth through every season. So tomorrow — or today — plant a mango tree. Tell your story. Shape the future.”
Come celebrate mango — not just as a fruit, but as a symbol of flavor, resilience, and cultural inheritance.
Julees Courtyard – July 22 – Mango for the Senses
Your taste buds, your memory, and your spirit will thank you.
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