Geelong will host a special cultural event this weekend to celebrate African traditions and heritage while fostering cultural unity.
Geelong Afro Night will feature activities that highlight the African culture, including music, dance, food and traditional performances that showcase the diverse and dynamic rhythms of the continent.
Nigeria Association of Geelong secretary Rofiyat Akinola-Hammed said she was glad to bring the annual event back to Geelong as it was unable to be held last year.
“Different activities will range from cultural performances, culinary delights, community engagement and family-friendly fun,” she said.
“The main theme is celebrating African cultures in Geelong through community engagement and social cohesion… while bringing the community together to have a good time.
“It’s to bring all Africans together, but everyone from Geelong is welcome to the event, so we would like to invite everyone to come and see how vibrant our African community is.”
Ms Akinola-Hammed said she invited all Africans to represent their countries at the event and looked forward to expanding the cultural celebration.
African nations such as Kenya, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Tanzania, Liberia, Ghana, Sudan and others have all been invited to participate in this year’s event.
More than 150 people attended the event in 2023, with close to 300 people expected to attend this year.
Geelong Afro Night will be held at Norlane Aquatic Recreation Centre’s auditorium from 3pm to 7pm on Saturday 18 October.
The Nigeria Association of Geelong was established in 2017 and is a cultural organisation that highlights the cultural heritage of the Nigerian people.
