Norfolk Sister Cities, in partnership with the Tidewater African Cultural Alliance (TACA), presents Afro MANIA Ghana: A Cultural Experience on Saturday, March 8, 12-3 p.m., at the historic Attucks Theatre, located at 1010 Church Street in Norfolk!
This free celebration of Ghanaian culture is for children in kindergarten through 8th grade and above, and the community at large. Children must be accompanied by adults.
*11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Registration. Registration is limited to the 1st 200 people, so register online today for this free event!
*The event begins at 12 p.m. with interactive workshops such as dancing, drumming, storytelling, and crafts. There will also be a chance to get a taste of delicious, authentic Ghanaian cuisine from Yendidi Restaurant‘s chef and owner, Josephine “Abena” Oteng-Appiah.
*The event concludes at 3 p.m. after cultural presentations of dance, drumming, and fashion representing various regions of Ghana. Performers and presenters include TACA’s Dance Ensemble & Drummers; Drum Instructor Ricky Micou with Frederick Ainoo, Norfolk State University (NSU) Percussion Professor & Local Ghanaian drumming enthusiast; Dance Instructor Stephany Ursula Yamoah, Artistic Director, National Dance Ensemble of Ghana; and Rita Addico Cohen, Ghanaian Storyteller/Performer Artist.
Prizes! Those who attend all of the workshops and presentations will be eligible for raffled gift cards donated by community supporters. The raffle will take place prior to the event’s conclusion.
Click here to register for this free event!
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This event is presented by and
Tidewater African Cultural Alliance, and is made possible by an Arts Equity grant from the
Commission. A special thanks is given to
, Norfolk Public Schools, Richard A. Tucker Memorial Library, and Burning Bush Worship Center.