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Dance and lectures at the South African Cultural Weeks 15. - 24.9.15.09.2011 12:04 Life, culture, society and history of South Africa are emphasized through different art forms from 15th to 24th of September in Tampere at the "On this side of the rainbow" South African Cultural Weeks.
A
taste of the upcoming events is provided through an art exhibition Self-portraits
from Khayelitsha, which is on display until 17th of September at
the Gallery Emil in the Old Library house. This exhibition gives ten HIV
positive South African females a space to tell about themselves, about their
lives and about the disease through natural sized self-portraits created in
form of maps and stories enclosed with them. At
the Main Library Metso’s literature evening on 19th of September
literature lovers are offered a chance to discuss South African literature with
Helvi Kolehmainen and Maila-Katriina Tuominen. Helvi Kolhemainen also discusses
a survey on the situation of South African children and youths in contact with
the literature evening. Societal matters will be discussed again on 20th
of September when former ambassador of Finland in South Africa, Kirsi Lintonen,
appears as a speaker at the Vapriikki Museum Centre. For more
physical experience there will be dancing lessons of Bantu dances. On Saturday
17th of September dance teacher Rosy Brook will guide participants
on the Bantu dance basics. This Cuban based dance teacher provides an
interesting perspective on the subject as many Cuban dances have their roots in
Africa. When sun comes down those dance skills adopted from the daytime course
can be put to immediate use at the unofficial home of ethnic nighttime events,
Restaurant Laterna,. Ethno and funk music gives the night out a rhythm that is
amplified via fierce Bantu dance shows and live music accompanying them. Children have their own fun at the Children’s Cultural Centre Rulla, where for example African drums can be made and Afrikan Tähti board game competition for the world championship is held and finalists are decided. The South African Cultural Weeks are held by the Cultural Services of City of Tampere. Program details: 2.9.–17.9. Self
portraits from Khayelitsha – An Exhibition. Thu 15.9.
Travelling in South Africa Sat 17.9. Dance
like Bantu people Sat 17.9. Party
like Bantu people Mon 19.9. Building
up the future – The situation of South-African children and youth Mon 19.9.
Literature evening Tue 20.9. Public
lectures: Kirsti Lintonen and Frank Möller Tue 20. – Wed 21.9.
World championship semifinals of the "Afrikan Tähti" board game Thu 22.9. Colours
of wine Sat 24.9. Melodies
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15 Sep 2011 | Published 15 Sep 2011 |
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