African Conservatory – Mardi Gras Nativity Scene Initiative - Lot 686

African Conservatory – Mardi Gras Nativity Scene Initiative The African Conservatory, also known as the Princess Paola Royal Nativity Scene Initiative, is a Brussels-based charity founded in 1876 that is dedicated to helping children. What sets it apart is that it raises funds primarily through a quasi-folkloric activity, as collections are made by members dressed as “noirauds,” that is, as pseudo-black kings, and these collections take place mainly during the carnival season, culminating in a carnival parade. / The African Conservatory, also known as the Royal Work of the Cradles Princesse Paola, is a Brussels charity founded in 1876 dedicated to helping children. Its distinctive feature is that it raises funds primarily through a quasi-folkloric activity, since collections are made by members dressed as “noirauds”—that is, pseudo-black kings—and these collections take place mainly during the carnival season, culminating in a carnival parade. Vintage Poster on Linen, T.B.E. A - 13 BOUCHES DU RHÔNE TRAVEL POSTER 43 x 27, printed circa 1930