On Saturday, February 20th the University of Aberdeen launched its newest program, “Explore:Africa,” which aims to bring together students, staff and the wider public for a celebration of African culture.
”Explore:Africa” will run until March 20 and will include diverse activities ranging from African art and architecture to dance, music, fashion shows, debates and special lectures.
It started with a day of workshops where participants learned the beats of Africa through djembe drumming. They also limbered up with traditional dancing from West Africa and gained a taste of the continent with a food workshop.
Other events during the first week included a special screening of the film Bamako, a panel debate on the current political situation in Zimbabwe, Moroccan fairy tales, and a journey through African art and architecture.
Other highlights in weeks two, three and four will include a performance by Zawadi African Women Choir in King’s College Chapel on March 6, an Amnesty letter writing session for Congo on March 10, Somali poetry exploring life between war and piracy on March 17 and an African music night and fashion show on March 20.
For full details of the program visit: www.abdn.ac.uk/~src167/Explore%20Africa.htm
”Explore:Africa” will run until March 20 and will include diverse activities ranging from African art and architecture to dance, music, fashion shows, debates and special lectures.
It started with a day of workshops where participants learned the beats of Africa through djembe drumming. They also limbered up with traditional dancing from West Africa and gained a taste of the continent with a food workshop.
Other events during the first week included a special screening of the film Bamako, a panel debate on the current political situation in Zimbabwe, Moroccan fairy tales, and a journey through African art and architecture.
Other highlights in weeks two, three and four will include a performance by Zawadi African Women Choir in King’s College Chapel on March 6, an Amnesty letter writing session for Congo on March 10, Somali poetry exploring life between war and piracy on March 17 and an African music night and fashion show on March 20.
For full details of the program visit: www.abdn.ac.uk/~src167/Explore%20Africa.htm
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