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Discover this African oasis in the heart of New York City, where Senegalese residents, Americans and visitors alike come together to celebrate the culture, community and soccer national team, the Lions of Teranga. What makes this neighborhood so special, and what makes Senegal unique? Does it really feel like stepping into the West African nation itself? 5Aside explored the neighborhood and spoke with some of the community's most iconic figures. Don't miss it! 馃帴

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00:00Senegal will make you want to explore the other countries in Africa.
00:04We are on West 116th Street, the heart of little Senegal.
00:09People are ready to see France versus Senegal.
00:11Senegal's opening game at the 2026 World Cup.
00:14We're going around asking people what it means to be in this community.
00:16Diaspora home away from home.
00:18This is Senegal's first game. Let's talk to people.
00:20All of us are here on one, you know what I mean?
00:22Like, nothing can stop us. It doesn't matter where we are.
00:25We're always going to be here.
00:27Far, far from home, away from home, at home, you know,
00:30we're always going to support our Lions, you know what I mean?
00:32So, this is everything for us.
00:34And especially the fact that we're in New York
00:36and they're playing in New York is everything.
00:38What does this community mean to you?
00:39It means a lot because as a Senegalese, like,
00:42I live in the Bronx, but I always come here.
00:44Whenever there's games or, like, even on weekends if I'm off,
00:47I just come here because I see my people and also, it's fun.
00:51You can go to restaurants, get food, but also, like,
00:53just have fun with Senegalese, yeah.
00:55Everything.
00:56Sajamana is like a world for us, Senegal, you know?
01:00It's like it means everything.
01:01Sajamana has done everything for Senegal.
01:03Right.
01:03And, you know, we are so exciting to have money in our country.
01:08I want a lot of people to understand that Senegal is a beautiful country.
01:14To visit, if you can go visit it.
01:17But if you can, the other thing that I have to say is try Senegalese food.
01:20It's amazing.
01:21I'm proud.
01:22I'm very happy.
01:23Everybody, I wish for the best.
01:25Senegal, first Senegal.
01:27Senegal.
01:27Right.
01:27Senegal will make you want to explore the other countries in Africa
01:32and make you want to continue your journey and see the other beautiful things
01:38that are out there in the world, you know what I mean?
01:40Amazing.
01:40Just because it starts in Senegal doesn't mean it ends in Senegal.
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