CULTURE
Screenings of Kirikou & the Sorceress will take place at Dublin Castle.
Africa Day - Dublin Castle
Irish Aid's flagship Africa Day event takes place in the gardens of Dublin Castle and is open - free of charge - to the public. With an African village and range of activities and entertainment for children and adults alike. Sunday, 25 May, 1-7pm at Dublin Castle | Africa Day
Africa Day at the National Botanic Gardens
Talk on 'Plants for People in Africa' by Dr. Darach Lupton,botanist at the National Botanic Gardens. 'Parched deserts, drenched forests; an introduction to the habitats, important plant diversity and botanic gardens of the African continent.' Followed by music by Oleku, in the Curvilinear Range. Sunday 25 May, 2pm. For more information please see the website: http://www.botanicgardens.ie/home.htm
Come and meet Africa - Waterford
A day of African culture, including: dance workshop, hair-braiding workshop, photo exhibition, and adult and children's literature. 23 May, 10am-8pm at Waterford City Library, Waterford.
Building Unity through Diversity - Dublin
Building Unity through Diversity is an awareness project promoting the diversity and potential of Africa. Exhibition 19 May-2 June at the Irish Aid Centre, 27-31 Upper O'Connell St, Dublin 1. Also at Dublin Castle on 25 May | www.buildingunity.eu
Embracing Diversity - One people, one heritage - Limerick and Dublin
Art & Crafts, Music, African food, African literature and a football tournament. 23-24 May from 11am at City Hall, Limerick. Cultural workshops, masquerades and performances, African food and story-telling workshops. 24 May from 1pm at National League of the Blind Hall, 21 Hill Street, Dublin 1.
Feile Africa - Cork
Concerts and club sessions plus workshop exhibitions, discussions, and lectures at a number of venues throughout the week in Cork city. 19-23 May. For more details, see: http://www.feileafrica.com/feileafrica_news.htm
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Irish Aid is not responsible for the events listed. Further information is available directly from the organisers.
