Dear members and friends,
AMCHAM is organising in partnership with Festival Events, a special event on Tuesday 11 February 2025, at Ciné Utopia at 19:00, on the topic “Trade with America”.
The event is being held on the first screening (of a limited release) of the 40-minute documentary film “Luxembourg in America” which was filmed in Wisconsin, USA, during the 38th annual Luxembourg Fest organized by the Luxembourg American Culture Society (LACS), in which a number of Luxembourgish brands are featured, including Bofferding.
The event will be introduced by the Chargé d’Affaires at the US Embassy, Michael Konstantino.
The screening will be followed by a Q&A and a panel discussion with a number of people including Georges Lentz, owner of Bofferding, Paul Schonenberg, AMCHAM Chairman, and a representative of PM-International.
Film synopsis: A glimpse into Luxembourg’s heritage in the US following emigration in the 19th century and how their descendants thrive today. Tens of thousands of Luxembourgers left Europe in the late 19th century for the New World, with many of them settling in and around Belgium, Wisconsin, USA. The short documentary film portrays the current Luxembourgish community networks in and around Wisconsin in America – on the one hand, through recording of live action and interviews during the 38th annual Luxembourg Fest; and on the other hand, with historical elements that explains the waves of emigration and the identity they brought with them. Together, the story paints a picture of the close bonds that tie the community together and links them to modern-day Grand Duchy, including some Luxembourgish brands.
Programme:
19:05: Welcome/Introduction
19:10: Screening
19:50: Q&A
20:10: Round-table
20:45: Reception
We are looking forward to see you for a cultural evening.
For news coverage of the event please see this article in The Chronicle.
