A frica Day CELEBRATIONS
Africa Day is the international annual commemoration of the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) on May 25, 1963. The OAU, currently recognised as the African Union (AU), comprises of 54 member states and is driving the African integration and development process among member states, the Regional Economic Communities and African citizens including those in the diaspora. May 25th provides an opportunity to acknowledge the achievements of the peoples of Africa. This day is celebrated all over the world in partnership with the United Nations and the African Union.
SATurday 24 May, 11am-3pm
Saturday 10 May, 2-5pm
Fitzroy Town Hall
Clayton Community Centre Theatrette, 9-15 Cooke Street
A talent quest, unleashing African Australian creative talents.
Discussing challenges, access, equity and success.
Africa Day Gala Dinner
Emerge in the West Saturday 17 May, 12-5pm Nicholson St, Footscray African street party, produced by Multicultural Arts Victoria, unearthing the local musicians, artisans and traders of Footscray.
Saturday 24 May, 7-10:30pm Fitzroy Town Hall Showcasing the best African performing arts, fashion, food and celebrating and recognising successful Australian Africans. Advancing the African Australian Agenda
Africa Day Sports Festival
Saturday 28 June, 9:30-4:30pm
Sunday 18 May, 10am-5pm
La Trobe University
JJ Holland Park & YMCA indoor facilities, Kensington
In partnership with La Trobe University’s Centre for Dialogue.
Promoting the “living of healthy and active lives” in partnership with The North Melbourne Football Club and The Huddle, City of Melbourne (Active Melbourne), and YMCA. In Melbourne and across Australia, as a result of the hard work of the Africa Day Australia Committee, the day has become a commemorative day of unity for Victorians of African descent, celebrating their African cultural heritage with the rest of the Australian multicultural community as a way to encourage increased intercultural engagement.
Africa’s Got Talent
African Women and Families Forum
African Australia Youth Forum Wednesday 21 May, 6:30-8pm Melbourne University Discussing themes of identity and mental wellbeing, and how racial identity and related self-esteem issues affect the mental well-being of African-Australians.
For more info on other Africa Day events visit africadayaustralia.org Produced by: Africa Day Australia Inc. Sponsors, Partners and Supporters: African Think Tank, African Australian Multicultural Employment and Youth Services, La Trobe University, Melbourne University, City of Melbourne, The Huddle, North Melbourne Football Club, YMCA, Victorian Multicultural Commission, City of Yarra, Universal Peace Federation, African Communities in Victoria, Multicultural Arts Victoria