Africa festival Potsdam 2023

The festival is our small contribution to supporting and celebrating diversity. It serves as a strong form of welcome activities for refugee families, immigrants, and the local citizens in our country. It is a greeting to everyone, whether they are local or foreign citizens in Potsdam and Brandenburg.

This year, in 2023, typical cultural costumes and royal attire from various African countries will be showcased during the street parade and on stage. With the support of expert models, the kings and queens of Africa will be portrayed. Children and youth will also be involved. We can also expect presentations by children, with or without a migration background, in multiple native languages. One special highlight is an interactive African cooking show, featuring appetizers and main courses provided by PAN AFRIKANISCHES RESTAURANT Berlin. The festival’s main stage program will feature vibrant performances including singing, dancing, drum workshops, African theater dance, melodrama, and debates/dialogues. As we aim to start the festival on Friday, September 9th in the afternoon this year, there will be pre-event discussions and programs.

This festival offers a unique opportunity to experience African culture up close and be inspired by its diversity. It promotes intercultural exchange and understanding among people of different backgrounds. The Africa Festival is a place of encounter, learning, and shared celebration that contributes to integration and collaboration in our society.

The festival is accessible to all and provides a diverse program for people of all ages. It invites everyone to discover, celebrate, and gain new perspectives on African culture. Let’s come together to celebrate the shared diversity and make Africa Festival Potsdam 2023 an unforgettable experience.