| When: | Back to Calendar » September 29, 2012 @ 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Where: | Banneker Community Center - Upper Field 2500 Georgia Ave NW Washington,DC 20001 USA |
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| Contact: | Office on African Affairs 202-727-5634 oaa@dc.gov |
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The DC Mayor’s Office on African Affairs (OAA) will hold the 3rd Annual DC Africa Festival on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. This year’s festival theme is “Building One City – Showcasing Africa’s History, Heritage and Interconnectedness.” This theme reflects Mayor Vincent Gray’s vision of building “One City” in which all residents thrive together, and brings to life the goals of OAA’s Multicultural Awareness and Community Building program aimed at promoting greater connection among the District’s ethnically diverse communities of African descent, as well as showcasing the cultural contributions of Africa to the rich multiculturalism of the larger DC community.
The 3rd Annual DC Africa Festival will feature a variety of exciting and enriching activities for all ages: an eclectic lineup of modern and folkloric musical performances influenced by African musical traditions; an Africa-inspired Wellness Pavilion promoting healthy living and fitness; educational and fun activities in the Children’s Village and the African Culture Hut; and a fashion presentation featuring creativity and designs from across the African diaspora. There will also be arts and crafts vendors, as well as food vendors bringing the best African cuisine DC has to offer
RSVP is required. For information, click here.
To sign up to be a vendor, volunteer or donor, email oaa@dc.gov.
