On 20 May 2025, the international science festival Pint of Science is coming to Cayenne for an immersive, fun-filled event on the theme of "Palm trees, the green treasures of French Guiana". Come along to the Bar Coco Soda (route de Montabo) from 5.30pm to 10pm for an extraordinary scientific experience, full of discoveries, exchanges and good humour!
What is the Pint of Science?
The concept is simple: take science to the bar and make it accessible to everyone. There's no need for white coats or technical jargon: here, researchers talk to the public in a relaxed, interactive atmosphere.
The Pint of Science Guyane 2025 is also a time for socialising and getting to know each other. After the presentations, you can continue your discussions with the speakers over a drink in the warm atmosphere of the Bar Coco Soda. Whether you're a student, nature lover, science enthusiast, curious or just love a good atmosphere, this is the evening for you!
Subjects on the programme
Art and material: between traditional know-how and the mechanical properties of palm trees
by Paul Cathelineau (PhD student, UMR ECOFOG)
Explore the link between ancestral know-how and the mechanical properties of palm trees, through experimental archaeology. Why were certain species favoured by pre-Columbian societies for basketry? A fascinating journey through biomechanics and tradition.
Palms, nutritional and biochemical treasures
by Didier Béreau (teacher-researcher, UR COVAPAM)
Discover the virtues of wassaye (Euterpe oleracea), a palm fruit with exceptional antioxidant properties, now coveted the world over. Between food, health and economic potential, palm trees abound in unsuspected resources that can be exploited locally.
The 3 awara oils: from traditional medicine to cosmetic innovation
through culinary art by Berthilde ACHILLE, (Entreprise ELAYANE)
Focus on the three awara oils - black, red and white - used in traditional medicine, gastronomy and now in cosmetics. Elayane explores their unique properties for the skin and well-being.
Ancestral knowledge from Guiana's palm trees to modern cosmetics: the story of Yana Farm
by Murielle Zaou (Yana Farm)
Through the inspiring words of its founder, discover the adventure of Yana Farm, the first company to develop a range of cosmetics and food products for the general public based on oils and butters from Guyanese 100 % palm trees.Murielle Zaou will share her journey as a committed entrepreneur, from the genesis of the project to the creation of her palm tree farm. She will talk about her choice of species, the extraction processes, the products developed and the potential for agricultural, economic and identity development that palm trees represent for French Guiana.
Practical info
📍 Location: Bar Coco Soda, route de Montabo, Cayenne
📅 Date: Tuesday 20 May 2025
⏰ Schedule: 5.30 pm to 10 pm
🎟️ Admission €2
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