Aklilu Hibtit said the event will include performances, food and celebration of Africa. Photo / iStock
Aklilu Hibtit said the event will include performances, food and celebration of Africa. Photo / iStock
African food, cultural performances and inspirational stories await visitors at this year's Auckland Africa Day.
With the theme "African unity", organisers are hoping the event tomorrow night will bring African communities and other New Zealanders together.
"Africa Day is a unique opportunity to highlight African culture and showcase contributions ofAfricans in New Zealand, promote integration and build partnerships and stakeholders," the African Communities Forum Incorporated (Acofi) said in a statement.
Aklilu Hibtit, a member of the Eritrean community, said: "There will be engagement, performances, awareness, food and celebration at the same time."
He said organisers were hoping the annual event this year will reach a wider audience, and provide Africans and non-Africans with an opportunity to strengthen their understanding of each other, and celebrate the rich cultures of African nations.
The event will take place at the Mt Eden War Memorial Hall from 5pm until late tomorrow.
In March, an AUT study found African minorities, many of whom arrived here as refugees, were being targeted unfairly and sometimes in a racist manner by police.
Fatumata Bah, 22, who will be speaking tomorrow, says many African minorities face discrimination.
