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African Cultural Dancing Festival
In-person
Culinary & food Dance History & heritage Intercultural MusicDate and time
Location
Cedar Cottage Neighbourhood House
3973 Dumfries Street
Vancouver, BC
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
About
This vibrant festival showcases the rich cultural legacy of people of African descent through music, art, dance, food, and community storytelling.
Live Music & Cultural Performances
Featuring drummers, acrobats, poets, dancers, and top African and Afro-Caribbean musicians from across Canada and the world.
African Food & Artisan Market
Indulge in authentic African and Caribbean dishes while shopping for handmade crafts, fashion, and cultural keepsakes.
African Fashion Show & Cultural Parade
A vibrant parade and fashion showcase highlighting traditional dress, cultural flags, and the spirit of African pride.
Family-Friendly Activities
From face painting and youth zones to cultural storytelling and art, there’s something for everyone in the family.
Learn about Vancouver’s historic Black neighbourhood through visual displays, art, and guided storytelling.
Organizer
Centre for Human Care, Community, and Community Development Association
The Centre for Human Care Community and Community Development Association is a partnership organization working with people’s organizations; in particular those involved with poor and marginalized communities . We believe in integrated holistic methods for solving problems of communities. The CHCODA combines its support for people’s organizations with practical projects aimed at promoting peace, social harmony and equality, participatory democracy, health and a clean environment, welfare, and improving the quality of life of women, children, elderly, youth and marginalized groups. We offer support to renew social responsibility, restore rights, awareness about development and advocacy issues affecting the communities.