African Food Festival
Get to know African food and culture beyond common stereotypes
June 03rd, 2018The African Food Festival in Berlin combines innovative African food with traditional African cuisine.
The African Food Festival Berlin offers the most delicious and healthy African food you can taste in Berlin. It bridges the gap between innovative African street food and authentic cuisine. It will have a diversity of dishes ranging from BBQ to vegan, from East-to-West and North-to-South Africa.
The African Food Festival Berlin aims to celebrate the modernity and innovation of tasty African culture. It aims to rebrand Europe’s conception of Africa in order to show new angles of interest. It celebrates a modern African kitchen and presents a lifestyle with products, art, and, music influenced and inspired by Afro-urban culture and heritage.
The African Food Festival Berlin offers a rich and diverse program:
The African Food Festival Berlin’s MUSIC will offer a lot of good vibes and gigs to the public. Come and dance for 2 days! Several DJs and African popular music mix such as Afro-beats, Afro-trap, Highlife, Hip Hop, and Afro-house will be at the festival. Young upcoming African artists will perform live on stage.
The ART FAIR is integral to the festival. The ART FAIR serves as a platform for artists of photography, sculpture and collage.
The DESIGNER MARKET showcases creations from designers in fashion, interior design, jewelry, and more. A handmade and innovative selection will be presented, far from the clichés of touristic craft markets.
The WORKSHOPS and TALKS will provide speaking opportunities with experts in the economy and innovation. For example, learn how to produce coffee in Ethiopia.
There will be also a KIDS CORNER with a sand playground and a few workshops to teach kids about African food specialties and ingredients.
Live Music: K’adu (London) | Mary May (Paris) | Gue Gue | Essa Corr & Friends
Djs:Floyd Lavine (Rise / Capetown) | Selecta Maestro (Afrobeats Takeover /London) | Jamiie | Djane Nomi (Freak De L'afrique) | Mo Lateef | Boris | Haizel | Chadna | Jon (Bbe)
Tickets: www.Eventbrite.De
More Information: www.Africanfoodfestival.De
Date: 09 to 10 June 2018
Location: Osthafen Berlin, Alt Stralau 1, S-Bhf. Treptower Park
Doors Open: Sat. & Sun at 12 - 22:00 H
References:
- - https://www.berlin.de/restaurants/food-events/4588133-5146458-african-food-festival.html
- - https://www.berlin-programm.de/events/african-food-festival/