Africa Day Festival-Tallaght

Africa Day Festival-Tallaght

Overview

Celebrate the vibrant culture and rhythms of Africa with food, music, and fun vibes all day long!

Africa Day commemorates the establishment of the Organisation of African Unity on 25 May 1963, when 31 African nations met to symbolize the continent's freedom from colonial rule.


It is an annual celebration held on May 25th marking the 1963 foundation of the Organisation of African Unity (now the African Union). It celebrates African diversity, unity, and culture, while promoting the continent's potential.


While celebrated across the continent, Africa Day is also marked worldwide.


Activities include:

-Africa Market

-Fashion show

-Cultural Dancers

-Africa Film showcase

-DJ-Music

-Artistes of the Year Awards

-Schools Presentations

-Talking Drummer

-Face-Painting

-Food Tasting from around the world

-Poem and Storytelling

And a lot more! You dont want to miss it!


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Highlights

  • In person

Location

Tallaght County Library

Library Square

D24 A3EX Tallaght

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Agenda

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Day 1 (Africa Arts & Culture)

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Day 2 (On Zoom - "My Africa" Panel Discussion )

Dr. (Dcns) Yemi Ojo Chair-SDMIF/IACI

Supported by: Irish Aid, SDCC, Tallaght Library

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