Africa Day

Trafalgar Square
Monday 28 May 2007, 12pm - 7pm

Creating a Continent on the Square

Originally established in 1963 as African Freedom Day, Africa Day falls on 25 May each year. Inspired by the rich tapestry of colours and textures of a continent, Africa Day on Trafalgar Square is a free one-day festival celebrating the positive contributions of London’s African communities to life in the capital.

Festival highlights will include:

• Live music showcasing the rhythms and instruments of a continent with performances from Miriam Makeba, Pauline Oduro, and the African Jazz All Stars.
• Young Faces of Africa! ‘Taste of Africa’ Food Court providing you with an opportunity to sample a vast array of traditional and popular African dishes such as Suya, Jollof rice, Egusi, Fried Plaintain, Moi Moi and Kelewele.
• Celebrating Africa! A procession and masquerade with a difference! Organised by The African Families Foundation and featuring some of London's many community-based African hometown associations, women’s organisations and cultural groups.
• Marketplace featuring a range of stalls selling quality arts, crafts, products and much more!
• Café Africa! Offering a diverse range of Fair Trade products and treats!