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June | Issue 56
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A WEEK OF AFRICAN CELEBRATIONS Local charity, Friends of Africa Jersey CI, formely known as Africa Day Celebrations, was set up by two friends, Lainah MerekiPenttila and Lesley Katsande to help raise awareness on the African culture. To celebrate Africa week, Friends of Africa Jersey CI hosted an array of colourful events between the
21st and 26th May. Lesley and Henry visited Bel Royal School and St Georges School to talk to the children about the different countries in Africa. The children created African arts and crafts, wore African inspired outfits, danced to the drummers and participated in a presentation. An African dance group, Flame Lily,
even made a guest appearance! An African food stall was set up in King Street offering all sorts of delicious bites including South African Boerewors Sausage, Plantain – a type of sweet banana predominantly found in Western Africa, Chapati, Sadza – a maize staple meal in Zimbabwe, rice and spiced chicken.
On Friday 24th May, part of King Street was transformed into an African themed party with drummers, dancers and a fashion show. Glitter covered faces were created by the team at Mac in Voisins whilst the clothes were provided by Tommy Hilfiger and Weekend Max Mara available from the first floor in Voisins, as well
as creations by African fashion designer, Sithabile. To finish the week off, guests attended a gala evening at the Pomme d’Or Hotel, where they enjoyed a 3 course buffet style dinner and live entertainment. The buffet was prepared by authentic African chefs who really brought the taste of Africa to life.