Ubuntu: "I exist because you exist" - Dates: Aug. 19, 20; 26, 27, and Sept. 2, 3, 4

Saturday, August 26, 2006
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Los Angeles, CA

21st Annual African Marketplace and Cultural Faire

Theme:  Ubuntu:  "I exist because you exist"

Dates:  Aug. 19, 20, 26 27, and Sept. 2, 3, 4

Times:  10 AM - 9 PM

Cost:  $5.00 General Admission / $4.00 Seniors & Children under 10 (accompanied by adults)

Location:
Rancho Cienega Park
5001 Rodeo Road, LA

Festival Opening Ceremonies  --  Saturday, Aug. 19 at 12 PM
Opening Parade & Blessing of the Grounds
Welcome & Introductions of Honorary Ambassadors
Special Events

Youth Village Festival  --  Saturday, August 26  --  10 AM - 5 PM
 
Weekly Features
Four Stages Of Entertainment  --  Music, Dance, Drama, Poetry
African Dance Classes & Workshops
Arts & Crafts Vendors
Children's Village
Community And Public Service Providers
Health Faire (Diabetic Amputation Prevention Foundation)
Wholistic Village
Middle Passage Fine Arts Exhibit
Technology Pavilion
Trade & Travel Expo
Village Food Gourd & Restaurant
Anheuser Busch Beverage Oasis

Highlights:
Afro-Cuban Music & Dance Celebration
Big Band Jam (Concert & Dance)
Brazil Trade & Music Festival
Dance Concert - ("Hip Hop Through Our African Roots") –
e-gaming Tournament
Fulani Music Of Mali
African Fest Celebration --  Ghana, Ethiopia, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Nigeria, South Africa
Doo Wop Revival
Harmonica Fats Rhythm & Blues Concerts -
Hip Hop Festival 
Latin-Jazz Festival
Nations Cup (Family) Tennis Tournament
and much, much more!
 
WHAT IS THE AFRICAN MARKETPLACE & CULTURAL FAIRE?
The African Marketplace & Cultural Faire is an internationally recognized celebration of African themed businesses, African Diaspora art and culture, travel and trade  --  a dynamic fusion of Pan-African cultures unified in an environment of commerce and the arts. Through the collective purpose of Africans, African Americans, African Latinos, Native Americans, Mexicans, Pacific Islanders and Asians whose roots are of Africa descent, the Cultural Faire restores vibrancy to urban communities and fosters the appreciation of cultures that are connected to the Diaspora. The African Marketplace and Cultural Faire is:

-  Multi-Cultural and ethnic diversity
-  Domestic and international tourism promotion
-  Business, international, national and local commerce
-  Education & Training
-  Arts and Entertainment
-  Cultural enrichment
-  Food/Cuisine

For more info, list of events, and more contact The African Marketplace and Cultural Faire at
Office phone 323-293-1612
Email info@africanmarketplace.org
Visit www.africanmarketplace.org

Cost : $5.00 General Admission / $4.00 Seniors & Children under 10 (accompanied by adults)