Galway City will be marking Africa Day 2023 with an exciting festival of arts, music, and culture in Salthill next week.
On Saturday, May 27 a cultural festival will be held in Salthill Park from midday to 6pm, with live cultural music, balloonist and face painting, arts and craft display and food tasting.
That night, from 7:00pm an Afro Music Night for all of the community featuring the best Afro DJ’s in Galway will take place in the Ol’55 Bar on 30 Prospect Hill.
Africa Day, which falls on Thursday, 25th May, celebrates the richness of African cultures and the contribution of people of African descent to Irish life.
Africa Day celebrations are organised by Irish Aid at the Department of Foreign Affairs in partnership with African embassies in Ireland and local authorities around the country.
On the day in question, a symposium will take place in the Institute of Lifecourse and Society (ILAS) building in the University of Galway from 5pm-7pm.
This will include an arts exhibition, a showcase of African businesses, mental and health awareness session and a live Afro/Caribbean music performance.
Minister for International Development and Diaspora, Sean Fleming said, “I am delighted to launch Africa Day 2023, a day when we recognise the growing cultural, trade and political links between Ireland and Africa.”
“I welcome the commitment and enthusiasm shown by our local authorities and community groups in organising such a diverse mix of cultural and sporting events across the country to celebrate Africa Day.”
“This year’s programme is the perfect showcase of the many talented people of African heritage we have living here in Ireland.”
“It is also a day when people of all African backgrounds come together to celebrate the diversity of Africa. I hope people will get involved and enjoy Africa Day 2023.”
Other events taking place for Africa Day can be viewed at https://www.ireland.ie/en/africa-day/#events.
