By: Edna Batengas

The African Descent Society British Columbia (ADSBC) is organizing the African Descent Festival. Their mission is to promote the arts and cultures of peoples of African descent living in Vancouver. The festival will run for two days from July 22–23 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 1166 Thornton Park, Main Street, Vancouver. According to the ADSBC, this event focuses on reviving the spirits of the African descendant community in Vancouver’s Hogan’s Alley which was destroyed in the 1970s.

     Various activities will run during the span of this event such as crafts, night markets, musical performances, a Hogan’s Alley tour, fashion shows, and so much more. Oh, did we mention that there will be lots of African food available for purchase, too?

     Among the many notable artists and performers that will be attending the festival, this year’s special guest is the daughter of the late South African Lucky Dube, Princess Nkulee Dube. Like her father, Princess Nkulee Dube is a successful African reggae star.

     This event does not only welcome those of African descent, but invites all people to come, learn, and enjoy different cultures from various countries across Africa. Don’t miss out on this diverse and lively celebration of cultures. Admission is free, though donations are encouraged.

For more information, see their Facebook page.