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  • African Heritage Festival 2015

    African Heritage Festival 2015

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    Come one! Come All!!! It is that time of year again. LAMB Foundation would like to share and support one of our dearest partner/supporter since our beginning in 2008.

    Bridge Kids International is hosting their Annual Heritage Festival on September 11th and 12th in Louisville, Kentucky.

    The African Heritage Festival is a celebration of unity, culture, art and history across the African Diaspora.  It is a joyous two-day event for the whole family with great food, music, dance, sports, fashion, cultural demonstrations, children’s activities, resources for healthy living and so much more. Join us for this exciting celebration of African, African-American, and Caribbean cultures!

    Location: Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, 1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd.
    FREE TO THE PUBLIC

    For more information visit their website: http://bridge-kids.org/african-heritage-festival.html

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    Friday, September 11
    Opening Ceremony – 7-9pm
    Featuring Performances by:

    • Iya Sango Ronke International Design Emporium/ G.I.V.E.
    • Nana Yaa Asantewaa
    • Roots & Wings, 2015 ArtPlace America Grantee
    • Pati Kele Drum Ensemble
    Saturday, September 12  
    Bring your lawn chair!

    Sports – 8am – 5pm
    Old Walnut Street Park
    904 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd

    5:30pm   Trophy Ceremony at the Festival

    Festival Activities – 11am-7pm
    KY Center for African Heritage Festival
    1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd

    Live Entertainment
    Vendors
    Food
    Kids’ Activities
    Inflatables
    Resources for Healthy Living
    Head-wrapping Circle
    Fashion Show
    Community Resources
    Health Screenings
    Joyful Spirit of Community