A Celebration of African Culture

Event Details
- Date
- Saturday, February 4
- Time
- 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Location
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Walnut Street YMCA
1000 North Walnut Street ,
Wilmington, DE 19801 - Presented By
- Walnut Street YMCA
New Castle County Department of Community Services - Event Type
- Ticket Cost
- FREE
- Family Friendly
- IN Budget
Description
A Celebration of African Culture: New Castle County’s 2023 Black History Month Kick-Off Celebration
A Celebration of African Culture, the 2023 Black History Month kick-off celebration will explore the deep roots of African culture through performances, demonstrations, history displays, and food tastings. This event will also feature information tables and merchant vendors. All ages. FREE
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Schedule
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Crafts
- Vendors
- Demonstrations
- Performances
- Food Tastings
- Historical Display
Performances/ Speakers
11 a.m. Drum Call with Gadangme Delaware,
Lift Every Voice and Sing The Black National Anthem
Welcome
11:30 a.m. The Bayard School Borchestra
12:00 p.m. Pieces of a Dream Dance
12:30 p.m. Afrodisiac Dance Troupe – University of Delaware
1:00 p.m. Baba HaminEL “The Meaning and Value of African Culture”
1:45 p.m. Essense Legacy Drumline and Drill Team