The African Graduate Students Association’s first major event on campus was a celebration of African culture, diversity, and history that brought the University community together to share food, fashion, and fun.
“A Taste of Africa” enabled members of the University community to share their rich African culture
The Alumni Lounge boomed with rhythms of African traditional and contemporary music as the African Graduate Students Association (AGSA) recently hosted its first major event, “A Taste of Africa,” on campus. The electrifying performances thrilled the diverse audience that witnessed a showcase of culture, diversity, and history through dance, music, and fashion that comes from Africa.
The audience included students, faculty, and staff members, as well as friends from different parts of Connecticut. There were so many exciting and enjoyable moments as models dressed in colorful African prints strode across the room.
Image of AGSA members.
The event featured colorful prints and fashions from Africa. Photo by Idelis Pizarro ’22
Additionally, AGSA members gave presentations about different countries in Africa, a huge continent richly diverse in culture, with more than 1,500 languages spoken across 54 countries.
No single event would be enough to reveal all the beautiful things the continent of Africa offers. However, some of the continent’s most unique qualities were showcased in the music and dance performances, presentations, and fashion exhibition. The theme “Taste of Africa” was appropriate, as a taste is never fully satisfying but leaves you wanting more. The good news is that there will be future events to help quench the enthusiasm and curiosity that this event created.
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https://www.newhaven.edu/news/blog/2020/taste-of-africa.php
Source: Newhaven.edu
