African Caribbean Market Events: part of Black History month
Tash [alan lodge] | 03.11.2007 01:33 | Culture
Friday 2 - Saturday 3 November, 10am - 5pm
As part of Black History month, there is an African Caribbean Market in the Market Square, Nottingham.
Friday 2 - Saturday 3 November, 10am - 5pm
African and Caribbean craft makers & artists from the East Midlands will be selling a wide range of high quality traditionally handmade arts & crafts, jewellery, clothing, ceramics and greeting cards. Experience the different tastes of Africa and the Caribbean through the food & drinks on sale, and enjoy demonstrations of African drumming and dancing.
I happend by these acts on the friday afternoon. The dance troupe had previously performed at the Carnival and a couple of weekends ago at:
Peace and Unity March : Nottingham Event in the Square
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Black History Season: Events in Nottingham [October - November 2007]
The national Black History Month (BHM) aims to promote knowledge of black history and experience, share information on positive black contributions to British society and heighten the confidence and awareness of Black people in their cultural heritage. BHM is held every October in the UK, where over 1,000 events will take place nationally.
Nottingham Black History season further celebrates the 200 year anniversary of the Abolition of The Slave Trade Act, and promises something for everyone: talks, exhibitions, film, courses and performance, which celebrate the achievements made since the ending of slavery.
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