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NESTAC and Rochdale Carnival of
Cultures thank you for attending
KARIBU*
AFRICA 08
A celebration of African arts and
Culture in Rochdale
Saturday, 12th July
2008
NESTAC and Rochdale Carnival of Culture
organised the third unique annual celebration of African Arts and
Cultures in Rochdale.
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5.00pm - 6.45pm
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Heywood Civic centre, Heywood
Kick start and Welcome ceremony:
Opening ceremony by the
talented MC Marie-France
A warm welcome was addressed
to the Rochdale Mayor,Mr Robin Parker, and all the guests.
Guests were then invited to
visit stalls where there was exhibition of African arts and
crafts. There were also stalls from other organisations(Bowlee
park housing, Rochdale Library, Cartwheels, Roftra, NHS,etc.) to
display their leaflets, books, etc.
On behalf of Nestac, Mr Clay
Luamba addressed a welcome speech. He thanked all the
organisations that support Nestac and explained why Karibu Event
is becoming part of Rochdale cultural landscape.
Mr Robin Parker, the Mayor of Rochdale gave his speech
where he recognised that Nestac, with all its activities, is
playing a big part in the Rochdale Communities integration and
cultural exchange. So this type of cultural event is warmly
welcomed and should continued to be supported.
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6.45pm-10.00pm
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Main Celebration:
All the guests were then
invited to taste a mouth watering International Buffet with many
finger licking dishes from Africa.
A thrilling dance performance by the Angel dance group
set up the tone of the rest of the evening.
Then came the most awaited part of the event:” The
Fashion show” with all genuine African outfits.
After the fashion show an unbelievable and convincing
African-themed dance performance was given by the “Nestac
Dance Troupe” with all the rocking, rolling and swinging hip
moves that made many guests including some VIP jump from their
chairs... the “lopelisation”** was in the air !!!
Music playback by Zouk Muller, Bob Dunil/Dj Bob wrapped
up the evening with many people still on the dance floor
shouting encore! encore! ... so see you next year!
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* "KARIBU" means "welcome" in
Swahili
** “lopelisation”: the fact to be carried away
with the Congolese dance “Lopele”
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