African Celebrations Week & AfricaFest

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Sunday, May 29th, 2016

The Victoria African Cultural Week, quickly becoming one of BC’s largest in the region encourages Business and Humanity for African and the Caribbean. AFRICA FEST held each year in Victoria celebrates the tastes, smells, sights, rhythms and sounds of the continent of Africa & the Caribbean. This year’s theme, “GOIN’ DOWN CENTRAL WEST & NOTHERN AFRICA” will make the ethnic link amongst cultures along the border between Central - West an Northern Africa. Food from Central - West and Northern Africa as well as the French Caribbean, prepared by local Chefs and Restaurants, will be featured, while drummers, dancers, live cultural shows, exhibitors, Fashion, travel agents and more participate in this spectacular AfriCa Fest! AfriCa Fest was created by Pulchérie Mboussi. The Festival (Fair) targets Africans living in Victoria and BC, Africa lovers, friends and partners of Africa.

AfriCa Fest, le plus grand Salon de Victoria incluant la Province BC consacré à l'Afrique. Notre foire cible : les Africains vivant à Victoria, au Canada, aux amoureux de l'Afrique, les amis et partenaires de l'Afrique.

We are a volunteer run, non-profit organization, with a very limited budget. Our policy is that we do not pay for travel to the Canada from other countries. You would need to pay for your own transportation to North America. Performers are not currently paid. Teachers are paid a small amount for teaching workshops. In summary, it can cost a lot of money to come to perform and teach at our AfriCa Fest, and that amount will not likely be repaid in cash. If you have questions or special circumstances, please contact us at: [email protected]

Wednesday, 25 May 4pm-10pm

The Symposium: A Glimpse into Africa
CDI College, 950 Kings Road
by donation

Friday, 27 May 6:30pm-11:30pm

Dinner and Dance
Vic West Community Centre
Advance tickets: $15

Saturday, 28 May 2016 from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Victoria West Community Ctr - 521 Craigflower Road, Victoria

This is by donation event
Food & drink will be on sale.

Music-Dance-Discover-Taste-Connection and more

Market
Food
Entertainment
Cultural Exhibition
Playground

Suggested Donation: $5

Vendors:
Table   $45
Tent rental $50
 Tent + 2 tables $100
Food vendors limited spots
Food truck     $200
Kitchen inside (no frying)  $700

This is an indoor & outdoor public event
Space is limited.  We will provide tables and chairs and you are welcome to bring a tent if you wish.