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UWE Bristol’s Africa Week 2018
A celebration of cultural diversity and a darned good excuse to enjoy an eclectic mix of free events, UWE Bristol’s Africa Week is in full swing.
From art exhibitions to sports tournaments, inspirational people, education, health and more, the annual five day run of festivities launched on Monday, and is an opportunity to showcase talent at the university and the wider community.
“Africa Week provides an opportunity for students, staff and members of the community from all backgrounds to connect, share and exchange knowledge, learn about different cultures, lifestyles and food,” says Dr Emmanuel Adukwu, director of the programme at UWE.
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“They can also discover why Africans wear, say and do things the way they do.”
The week kicked off with a netball match
Now in its third year, Africa Week 2018 kicked off with a sports day on Monday, with some netball and table tennis competitive action, followed by the traditional football match between a UWE Bristol African team and a ‘Rest of the World’ team.
Posing for the cameras before kick-off
UWE’s Africa team takes on the ‘Rest of the World’ team
An evening of art and film at the Arnolfini featured a screening of Handing Down Time, a film directed by multi award-winner Professor Florence Ayisi about continuity, change and a journey of awakening.
There was also an exhibition showcasing young artists’ work and donated pieces from film director and award-winning photographer Harry Hook.
Behind the scenes at the Africa Week art exhibition at the Arnolfini. Photo by Maia Harris-Jordan
Setting up for the Africa Week art exhibition at the Arnolfini. Photo by Maia Harris-Jordan
Other highlights included an educational forum on Wednesday, challenging myths and assumptions relating to doing business or finding success in Africa and a health forum on Thursday, examining the issue of: Migrants and the NHS – Can the NHS survive in the face of Brexit?
The week will culminate in a cultural showcase, awards and gala dinner on Friday, where attendees will be treated to fashion shows, live dance performances, achievement awards, music and a wide range of African food.
It will include performances from Selina Nwulu (Young Poet Laureate for London 2016) and UWE Bristol’s Culture Fusion Dance Society.
For all the latest Africa Week news, follow @africaweekuk on Twitter, or email: africaweekuk@gmail.com.
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