Africa Day In Dublin - 2009

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IRISH AID TO CELEBRATE AFRICA DAY
Major family day event planned for Dublin’s Iveagh Gardens

Irish Aid, the Government's programme for overseas development, has just announced that it will host a national celebratory event to mark Africa Day on Sunday, 24th May 2009 in Dublin’s Iveagh Gardens. The event – which is family-focused and free to the public – will celebrate aspects of African culture through music, film, food, art and literature.

Africa Day – which falls annually on 25th May – is designated by the African Union as a celebration of African diversity and success, and as an opportunity to highlight the cultural and economic potential that the continent offers.
‘Africa Day @ Iveagh Gardens’ will run from 12 noon until 8pm on Sunday, 24th May and will include a main stage featuring Irish and African entertainers throughout the day. Performers confirmed to date include: world-renowned Vieux Farka Touré, son of legendary Malian signer Ali Farka Touré; Cathy Davey; Kíla, who return to the event after participating in Africa Day celebrations last year; Niwel Tsumbu; Liam Ó Maoinlaí; Frances Black and some very special acts (to be announced close to the event). The Discovery Gospel Choir and Stone & Jezreel will also feature throughout the day.
Other elements of the event will include literary readings, art exhibitions, hair-braiding, face-painting and drumming workshops. On hand to manage sporting activities will be SARI, the FAI, the GAA and the AfroIrish Kideo Youth Club: mini-tournaments and skills demos will run throughout the afternoon. Activities will also include ‘Extreme Trampoline’ and giant jigsaw assembly.

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