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AfriCa Fest - Foire Africaine

Wed. May 20th 2015 - Sun. May 24th 2015 Victoria West Community Centre $2-$25

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AfriCa Fest - Foire Africaine:

From May 20 - May 25, 2015, the African Cultural Week and AfriCa Fest Victoria c...
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Music Visual Arts Film Theatre Dance Cultural / Heritage
Wed. May 20th 2015 - Sun. May 24th 2015 + Add to Calendar Victoria West Community Centre (All Ages)
$2 - $25
Opening: Friday 22nd May 2015
6:30 pm

Presented by:

Vacc Society
Pulcherie Mboussi

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From May 20 - May 25, 2015, the African Cultural Week and AfriCa Fest Victoria comes to you for the 3rd time.

AfriCa Fest, fast becoming one of BC’s largest cultural fairs encourages Business and Humanity for African and the Caribbean.

AFRICA FEST held each year in Victoria celebrates the tastes, smells, sights and sounds of the continent of Africa & the Caribbean. This year’s theme, “GOING’ DOWN CENTRAL WEST” will make the ethnic link amongst cultures along the border between Central Africa & West Africa.
Food from Central & West Africa as well as the French Caribbean, prepared by local Chefs and Restaurants, will be featured, while drummers, dancers, live cultural shows, exhibitors, travel agents and more participate in this spectacular AfriCa Fest!

May 20: A Glimpse into Central Africa

May 21: Symposium - HOW HUMANITY & YOUR BUSINESS can better help African Countries

May 22: Festival Kick-Off
6:30 - 8:30 African Buffet Style Dinner & Concert
8:30 - 9:30 Central Africa Marimba/Xylophone Concert
9:30 -11:30 Dance 100% Afro Dance, Kizomba-Caribbean Zouk

Cover: Adv. $25 Door: $35
Dance only after 9:30 adv. $10 Door $15

- May 23 - 24: AfriCa Fest : Vic West Community Centre

Introduction to Central Rhythms & Dance
Xylophone $25/class
Krin Drums $25/class
African Drumming $10/class

Dance $10/class
Kizomba intro $10/class

African Market
Food Fista
Playground
Cultural Exhibition : AFRICA

[email protected]
www.vaccsociety.com

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Victoria West Community Centre
521 Craigflower Rd
Multi-Purpose / Hall
Capacity250
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AfriCa Fest - Foire Africaine @ Victoria West Community Centre May 20 2015 - Apr 18th @ Victoria West Community Centre

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