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Looking forward to Africa Day next Sunday were Carolyn Okoro, Yusuf Cabdi from Somalia, Tonderai Matyatya from Zimbabwe, Ifeanyi Festus Asikaogu, Victor Ogiemudia from Nigeria and Raymond Julius Miomilongo from Congo. Photo by Dermot Crean
TRALEE International Resource Centre (TIRC) and the African community in Kerry are celebrating Africa day on Sunday, May 22 with a big day of celebrations in Tralee Town Park.
The afternoon celebration will bring together different African cultures and traditions and hopefully bring together international communities across Kerry.
The event will show-case traditional African food and African drumming and Tralee Town Park will host Africa-themed displays. Many of those from Africa, now living in Kerry, will showcase their traditional African dress.
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The family fun event will also have a DJ, face-painting and games, in what promises to be a truly multi-cultural event for all to enjoy.
Africa day will be opened by Education Minister Norma Foley at 1.30pm, who is the guest of honour for the occasion.
Co-ordinator of TIRC, Mary Carroll, said that the day will support integration by bringing different cultures and communities together.
“This type of initiative is more than just good fun, it is about raising awareness and encouraging integration as the different communities work together. Music, games and food is a fun way to achieve this very important goal. This day is an opportunity to celebrate African diversity and success and join Africans around the world in highlighting the cultural and social energy of the continent.”
Africa day runs from 1.30pm-5pm on, Sunday May 22nd and everyone is urged to come along to a family fun event that will be both educational and entertaining.
The event, which was officially launched this week, is supported by Funding from Irish Aid at the Department of Foreign Affairs, facilitated through Kerry County Council
Last year TIRC unveiled a large mural at their premises in Boherbee to mark Africa Day and this year post-pandemic they are hosting an African party for the entire county.
