“This is a really soulful and community-based festival”, says director Fatma Mohamed. “We don’t care about the colour of your skin, everyone is welcome here … and a trip to Western Sydney is a lot closer than a trip to Africa.”
Last year there were 38 of the 53 recognised sovereign African nations represented – this year there may be more!
Western Sydney is a place where cultural diversity is renowned and embraced. Wyatt Park in Lidcomb will be transformed into an African village with over 70 stalls selling food, fashion, arts and crafts plus two stages showcasing African music and dance. There’ll also be an Africultures Soccer Tournament and Fashion Parade.
Festival objectives include: providing an entertaining, informative, safe and festive event; bridging the gap between Africans and Australians by celebrating African music, art, crafts, dance and food; strengthening relationships between the local communities, the wider community, business leaders and the African
community through better cultural awareness programs and events; providing channels for individuals, groups and skill-based participants to develop cultural and community services in Australia; promoting and supporting community-based cultural projects and events where communities create positive influence and
participation to the African community in Australia; stimulating opportunities for community development programs with a focus on cultural projects that have
tangible social, community and artistic development outcomes.
Public transport is encouraged. Wyatt Park in Lidcombe is easily accessible by train and bus from all areas of Sydney. Wyatt Park is a short three to five minute walk from Lidcombe station. The park is easily accessible for parents with prams, seniors and people in wheelchairs.
