The
African Village
The
African Village
We invite you to be part of the World of Nation Celebration – African Village 2003 - an International festival. FOUR GREAT DAYS on Thursday, April 24, Friday, April 25, Saturday April 26 and Sunday April 27, 2003 at Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville, Florida. More than 100,000 people are expected to attend this year’s. Ethnic organizations from all over Jacksonville will come together to create a cultural and heritage experience for everyone to enjoy. This years sponsors of the African Village are as follows: African Institute for Community Development, B. Frinks & Associates, Creative Pacesetters 4H Club, Congo Square, Ethiopia, Kemet House, Pablo Renewal in Duval East (PRIDE), Youth Crisis Center (YCC) and One of a Kind.
Vote for the
African Village as the
Peoples Choice
Main Stage
OLORUN – A Journey to Africa
OLORUN performing at the Jacksonville Jazz Festival 2003 with Ya’ Gozo The Latin Jazz Band
OLORUN
A Journey to Africa Though Songs & Stories
Olorun is a West African ensemble whose performance highlights traditional West African culture. OLORUN’s presentation is a wonderful blend of music using chants, call-response singing, traditional Yoruba dance and narration.
OLORUN
In the course of the concert, the audience will learn about authentic African customs, history, musical instruments, masquerades and legends, dispelling commonly held myths. The musicians and singers are dressed in traditional West African costumes and use a variety of handcrafted acoustic instruments. Audience response is encouraged. This group will be performing main stage Saturday 4/26/2003 in the African Village. Call Kemet House at 904-617-1532 for more information about OLORUN.
Call 904-249-6561 to get more information about the programming.
Step show
Over the 4 days over 16,000 school children will be exposed to our wonderful traditions. The step show will be Friday 4/25/2003 and Saturday 4/26/2003.
Call 904-249-6561 to get your group involved in the African Village Step Show and get more information.
Vote for the
African Village as the
Peoples Choice
Village Helpers
Friday, March 21, 2003
6 pm to 8 pm
Pickett and Watts Gallery
1728 N. Main Street
Jacksonville, FL
Across From Surfside Furniture
Between 7th and 8th Street- Additional parking on 7th Street
We showed films, viewed scrapbooks, and discussed the event. Light refreshments were provided. Call 904-249-3582 to volunteer. Go to http://home.bellsouth.net/p/pwp-KemetHouse to see more photos.
Education
Ibi Yemi
Ibi will present story telling workshops for the young and wise using Anansi the Spider Stories.
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Call 904-249-6561 to get more information about the educational programming.
Sponsorship
Call 904-249-6561 for sponsorship opportunities.
Education Book
We are inviting you to target your business or organization, empower our youth, and support a major event by purchasing an ad in this year’s education souvenir booklet for the African Village. The World of Nations Celebration promotes harmony and diversity through tolerance and understanding. Call 904-249-3582 to get an ad in the book. 1500+ will be distributed.
Marketplace
For vendor information submit your request to the “The African Village”. Call (904) 617-1532 or E-mail: KemetHouse@BellSouth.net or go to website - http://home.bellsouth.net/p/pwp-KemetHouse The deadline is April 15, 2003.
This fee includes:
Arts & Craft 1-10’ x 10’ (30)
Food 1-10’ x 20’ tented space (10). Trailers and step truck are not allowed.
Electricity & Water.
Security
2-Vendor passes to the event,
1-Parking pass.
Tents, Tables and Chairs will NOT be provided
Confirmations will be sent out by 4/15/03
Call 904-617-1532 to get more information about vending in the African Village.
Read and forward to your friends and associates. Feel free to print, copy and distribute. Thank you from the African Village. See you at the World of Nations Celebration on April 24-27, 2003.
BE THERE!