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Supplementary Program

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The Afro-Pfingsten festival has something in store for everyone. Besides top-class worldmusic live concerts, cultural workshops and colorful markets, various fringe events open up further opportunities to dive into a foreign culture:

Program 2012

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Film Festival

Extraordinary movies from the Southern and Eastern hemisphere provide you with enriching insights into different cultures of this world. weiter

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Exhibition Tingatinga-Paintings / Vernissage

With Tingatinga paingtings from Tansania, the Helvetas Regionalgruppe Basel presents us colourful works of the artist cooperative in Dar es Salaam. weiter

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Cooking-Show: Culinary Journey to East Africa

The TV presenter Monika Schärer leads through an evening full of culinary surprises. Discover the world of the maniok, a staple for 200 million people. weiter

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Lection and Discussion with Chika Unigwe

Chika Unigwe reads from her 2n novel "Black Sisters": The life stories of four women trying to preserve their dignity under unfavorable conditions. weiter

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Photo Exhibition Justice

The visitors of the Afro-Pfingsten concerts may admire the photos of the photographer Nathalie Guinand on the topic justice in conflict areas in the Halle 53. weiter

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Saturday Matinée in the Villa Sträuli

In Njami Sitson's voice, the fascination of African singing culture concentrates like in a burning glass. Don't miss the live performance of this charismatic artist! weiter

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Musical Brunch

With culinary delicacies from Northern Africa, descreet live music and the unusual setting in the "Halle 53", the sunday brunch lets you dream of far away places. weiter

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Pentecost Ceremony

Accompanied by live music and with selected guest speakers, we celebrate an inter-cultural exchange between the three main world religions on Whitsunday. weiter

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Katharina-Sulzer-Platz

A unique world with tropical ambience comes into existence in and in front of the Halle 53 and offers lots of fun activities for the whole family. weiter

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Oase - Free Concerts

Take a break from the buzzling markets and listen to sounds from every corner of the world at the cozy courtyard of the town's retirement home. weiter

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Fairy Tales and Stories

Listen to the tales of African myths and travel stories of giant snails. Big and small children are pulled in by these gripping adventure stories from far away. weiter

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Street Performances

Charismatic street artists demonstrate their talent at the markets with breathtaking drumming and dancing performances and invite everybody to join in and participate.

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Camel Ride

In the mood for an unusual ride through the old town of Winterthur? This is your chance! For many kids, the ride on a real camel is the highlight of the whole festival. weiter

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Drum Circle

The captivating rhythms of the open interactive drum circle attracts both young and old. Just join in and play along, discover your creative potential and a common groove. weiter

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Donate Your Bicycle to Africa

Donate your veteran bicycle for a good cause! The campaign «Bicycles for Africa» collects old bikes and deploys them in Africa for sustainable development. weiter

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Workshop Finissage

On Whitsunday at 6.30pm, the instructors and workshop participants invite you to an exciting and colorful performance. A colorful mix of music, dance and singing will be presented. Admission is free! weiter
Programm is subject to change.

Side Program

Dates:
Wed, 23rd - Sun, 28th May 2012
Place: Winterthur

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