Human Rights celebration with a French twist
A festive day of social cohesion in English, isiZulu, French, Swahili, Créole, sign language, and more...
IN celebration of the Human Rights Day, the Alliance Française of Durban and eThekwini Municipality presents its sixth annual Francofête on 21 March. The event, which takes place under the trees in Sutton Park in Morningside, is divided in two parts – a day time family event from 10:30am until 4pm and an evening sun-downer music concert featuring an array of Francophone world music, from 4.30pm until 8pm.
Alliance Française uses this annual opportunity to showcase some of the best French; Francophone and French-inspired music; dance; theatre; story-telling; workshops; visual arts; and of course wonderful food and crafts in the alfresco market.
Alliance Francaise de Durban Director, Vincent Frontczak said “The Francofête celebrates diversity and tolerance on the occasion of Human Rights Day. We look forward to a festive day of social cohesion in English, isiZulu, French, Swahili, Créole, sign language, and more.”
The evening concert features iconic Malian band, BKO Quintet. Also on the bill is SA Roy and Forest Jam – seven piece innovative Swiss / Malagasy music collaboration. From Durban comes The Meditators, performing their own brand of fusion reggae. The full line up has come together to showcase collaborative musical talents and to bring people together through their music.
Hungry festival goers can enjoy a feast of authentic French-Swiss fare, a taste of homemade bakeries, French delicacies and local cuisine. There will also be face painting, gumboot dance, kiddies drawing corner, story-telling, dance and music. On the park lawns, there will be a series of activities, such as dance programmes featuring various groups and interactive workshops facilitated by Iain Ewok Robinson.
There will be a day-long market offering clothing, handicraft, decor items and gift ideas. For more info, visit the Alliance Française at 22 Sutton Crescent, Morningside, tel 031-312 9582. Entry is free and all are welcome!
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