The Beauty of Africa

Saturday, October 18, 2008
Cultural Exposition and African Rumba Concert feat. JB Mpiana
The Aboriginal Centre 181 Higgins Avenue
Cultural Exposition Open House 1-6 p.m
Concert with JB Mpiana 9:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

The Beauty of Africa was developed to reveal to the world the true beauty of a continent often only seen for war, famine, and disease. The event was originally created in April 2008 and featured some of the most beautiful and exotic hand crafted art collections in the city, along with African music, dancers, and key note speakers. This Event will be offered again to help raise money for the establishment of an African Canadian Cultural and Heritage Center in Winnipeg so that the true beauty of Africa can always be shared with Winnipeg, and this time the event will offer much much more.....

Beauty of Africa Cultural Exhibition: Open House 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
This event will feature some of the most exotic and beautiful private art collections for viewing: See the rich artistic talents that have flourished in Africa for hundreds of years, compare wood and art work from different regions, and view a photo gallery of the exotic scenery from the Medditeranean to the Cape of Good Hope.

African Fashion Show: Featuring African dress and models, showcasing some of the finest authentic African clothes. Organized by Afritoba clothing shop

African Drumming and Dancers: Bring your own drum and join in while our drummers perform and dancers take the stage.

African Craft Sale Vendors: A myriad of small shops featuring fine hand crafted wood works and jewelry will be on hand. A great opportunity to purchase some unique gifts for the upcoming holidays and support fair trade and other worthy causes.

International African Rumba artist JB Mpiana of Wenge BCBG will be appearing for a one hour CD/ DVD signing. JB Mpiana joins us from Paris, France to help with this important once a life time event.

Many more exciting activities will be available for both children and adults. Bring your entire family and experience one of the worlds rich cultural traditions. Join in the fun and support the vision of the African Canadian Cultural and Heritage Center as they launch a new campaign to enrich the cultural diversity of Winnipeg.

Live African Rumba Concert
JB Mpiana: Wenge Musica BCBG Concert
9:30 pm - 1:00 am
International sensations JB Mpiana, along with four dancers and eleven members of his group will be performing live in Concert for the first time ever in Winnipeg.
Ticket Price: $50.00 - To purchase tickets please visit Afritoba 318 Smith Street, or phone (204) 949-1578 or (204) 233-4269