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Rise: London United - African Village
The African Village Music Stage

From Laura Porter, About.com

The African Village showcased the vibrancy and diversity of Londons African communities through music, arts, culture, literature, food, and film.
Image: © (2006) Laura Porter licensed to About.com, Inc.
The African Village featured:
  • Music Stage – music from East, North, South, West, and Central Africa
  • Cinema Africa! – films linked to the oral tradition of African cultures
  • Workshops – drumming, storytelling, African dance classes, etc
  • Oware Games Hut – Oware is the oldest board game in the world
  • Hair braiding, head wrapping & face painting huts
  • Sports – a chance to play Catchy Shubby Cricket (a variation of cricket invented in Jamaica)
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