13.1.2015
PRESS RELEASE
Dear Sir/Madam
RE AFRICA DAY
COVENTRY UK 2015
This is to
announce the first
annual African Day 2015 in Coventry West midlands which will be
celebrated by many African communities in the
West Midlands on the
19/20th June 2015 in
Coventry. African Day 2015
will help raise political,
social, cultural and economic awareness in African communities across West
Midlands especially Coventry. The establishment of an annual celebration of
Africa Day is designed to ensure that
everyone in the community is aware of the invaluable
contributions and achievements of African communities in West midlands and
UK as a whole..
Originally, It has been
a source of information about the struggles for liberation and development. But
this year’s theme is DEVELOPMENT
THROUGH DIVERSITY. We
intend to high light the
social, cultural and Economic
aspects of the
African Diaspora in
Coventry- West Midlands. We also intend
to honour and
encourage Diaspora achievements
that contributes towards
development in the region.This
will be possible
with the support
of African Missions
in the UK
Events include:
Formal gatherings with panel discussions, street marches(mini
carnival)/Market stalls, speeches by political, cultural ,economic and social leaders, special university lecture
at Coventry University, rallies
featuring cultural entertainment, poetry, and speakers, the African
Literature and book festival-which is a lively and interactive panel
discussions, where experts will discuss a range of topics to reflect the
dynamic changes that are taking place in contemporary African writing.
CREATING GREAT
CHARACTERS-How do writers create characters that make stories come alive?
Would you or a member of your family make a good hero or heroine? A creative
writing workshop for all the family.
THE ART OF
STORY-TELLING-What are the essential ingredients of a story? What are the
main steps in making one? Come and learn the basics and create a small piece of
your own! Aimed at 13-19 year olds.
STORYTIME-Explore
the rich and diverse cultures, peoples and places of Africa through these
interactive story-telling workshops aimed at 4-7 and 8-12 year olds. Parents
welcome too.
The event
will also host
the Ambassador’s Forum ,
which will be
an interactive forum
focusing on Tourism, culture
the significant economic growth performance and
challenges recently recorded
in Africa, with particular
emphasis on the
contribution of the
Manufacturing sector, to further
strengthen intra Africa trade .In attendance e will be Ambassadors
and High commissioner
accredited to the
court of St.
James in the UK and Northern Island.
An exhibition showcasing
products and services
from Africa based
small and medium
enterprises, large
industries and support institutions will
be part of
the whole program.
This event is
jointly organised by
Newdeal Africa, Ben Television and Coventry
City Council.
Ends.
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