Date and details announced for Africa Day in Kilkenny

This year’s Africa Day in Kilkenny is taking place on Saturday, June 1, from 12pm to 5pm in Kilkenny Castle Park.

As part of Africa Day Kilkenny, the following activities are planned:

The Acholi Dancers from South Sudan will be performing their traditional dance.

The AHA Storytellers will share and promote their African heritage, folklore and traditions through creative story writing, poetry, singing, dancing, acting, and drumming events.

A fashion show showcasing African attire and sharing the origins.

Intercultural exchange between Africa, Ukraine & Ireland featuring the Kilkenny Ukrainian Community Performers showcasing Ukrainian culture, and the Tobin Family Irish dancers.

A taste of various African cuisine - finger foods that can be enjoyed by everyone.

Africa Day is the annual worldwide celebration of the people, cultures, and potential of the African continent.

This year, all 31 Local Authorities across Ireland will host various cultural, artistic, and family-friendly events.

These will include contemporary African-Irish culture, as well as family fun days, fashion, art, film, music, dance, and food events, which will take place in towns and cities across Ireland.