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Africa Fest

Sat. May 21st 2022 - Sun. May 29th 2022 Centennial Square Free

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Africa Fest

AfriCa Fest is an annual FREE outdoor community event that celebrates Africa’s...
Event can be attended in person In-Person Event
Sat. May 21st 2022 - Sun. May 29th 2022 + Add to Calendar Centennial Square (All Ages)
11 am to 5 pm Free
Opening: Saturday 28th May 2022

Artists

Zal Sissokho
Burundian Drummers
Adama Daou
Diely Mori Tounkara

Presented by:

African Arts & Cultural Society
African Arts & Cultural CC. Inc. BUILDING COMMUNITY TOGETH...
3255 Glasgow Ave. Victoria BC
Open / Operational
ISSAMBA CENTRE
A hub for People of African Descent Issamba means coming t...
2722 5th Street Victoria BC
Open / Operational

Event Description

AfriCa Fest is an annual FREE outdoor community event that celebrates Africa’s diverse cultures through live music performance, drum & dance, arts & crafts, African food, and workshops.
The very first AfriCa Fest was held in downtown Victoria and featured both local and regional artists with roots in Guinea, Cameroon, Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Democratic Republic of Congo, Belize, Cuba, and Canada.
- Live performances
- Drum and dance workshop
- Market place
- Kids zone
- Cultural Exhibition
- African Small Chop
---- and more
www.issambacentre.ca/events

Venue

Centennial Square
1 Centennial Square
Outdoor Venue
Capacity1000
Fully Accessible
Open / Operational

Event Poster

Africa Fest - Nov 8th @ Centennial Square

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