To celebrate the 2010 edition of the « Month of Africa », the Roots association (Association Racines) presents from February 4 to 27 in Guadeloupe a whole month dedicated to the discovery of this wonderful continent, with a special focus on Ethiopia, guest country this year.
The Month of Africa is a biennial which links together more than a dozen associations. It aims at fighting against cultural ignorance that surrounds everything that relates to African cultures and civilisations to which we must be grateful in many areas.
The Month of Africa is an event for everybody (families, teenagers, children …), which takes place throughout Guadeloupe: in towns, libraries, public squares, theaters … The programme includes conferences, films, fashion shows as well as hairstyle on natural hair demos, storytellers, dance, concerts, exhibitions, learning and training workshops, cultural debates between artists and visitors… lots of activities are proposed by the Month of Africa regularly throughout the Guadeloupe.
The guests of the 2010 Month of Africa:
The Embassy of Ethiopia in France: this year, the Month of Africa is dedicated to Ethiopia, the cradle of Humanity. On this occasion, the Embassy of Ethiopia exceptionally lends a replica of 3.5 million years hominid « Lucy ». It will be presented at a major exhibition entitled « Once upon a time, Ethiopia … », from February 6 to 27 at the town of Pointe à Pitre’s Pavillon.
Dr. Zeresenay Alemseged: This Ethiopian palaeontologist and archaeologist, who discovered Selam, a 3.3 million year-old girl, will give several conferences on « Ethiopia, mother of mankind, why? »
Dr. Juliette Smeralda: with a PhD in sociology, she pays close attention to identity and sociological issues related to Afro-descendants.
Les Tambours de Brazza: sound, rhythm, drums and dance! The famous band has already made worldwide cities go wild.
Dominique Mwankumi: Painter, illustrator, author and press cartoonist, this Congolese man has already drawn several cartoons inspired by his village daily life.
Ethnisavat’ka: A wonderful musical tale performed with dances. The local dance company offers to (re)discover Afro-Caribbean martial arts (Bennaden, Mayolé, Ladja, Dammyé, Capoeira …) through choreographed a martial dance, gyms and aerobics, all this combined with basic movements of both traditional and modern Gwo Ka.
