African music, food and dance to take centre stage in Liverpool

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The vibrant and colourful world of the Motherland African Festival is coming to Macquarie Mall in Liverpool.

Experience the mystery and excitement of the African continent where music, dance, food, and timeless customs come together in a joyous display of community and heritage over three days starting this Friday, May 19.

Motherland African Festival is a blend of the unique history and story-telling of Africa’s compelling cultures, played out before a backdrop of stunning music from a dozen or more countries.

The entertainment program and food choices are as diverse and spectacular as Africa itself.

You will be dazzled by the dance and drumming spectacle of global performer Lucky Lartey and a showcase of African clothing textiles by Fabrics of Multicultural Australia (FOMA) featuring Kis-Simba Brand’s newest designs in the fascinating African Runway segment.

The music, costumes, and performances will reflect the entertainment and creativity of Africa, its performers and history.

Your taste buds will quiver with the delight tasting food from more than a dozen different countries including Sudan, Sierra Leone, Morocco, Mauritius, Egypt, and Zimbabwe offering chicken, lamb and beef in any number of recipes from curries to finger food.

You can experience the delights of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco stall or immerse yourself in the aerobic Afro Steps super fun workout at Yatimba.

There will also be an African drumming and dance workshop on offer, as well as Sweetstylez hair braiding, an art and paint workshop by Emmanuel Asante and traditional Ethiopian dancers.  

Come join us on our journey through the vibrant colours, pulsating rhythms, and mouth-watering flavours of Africa in Macquarie Mall this weekend, starting Friday.

Visit www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/motherland for more information.

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