Africa in Denmark

Welcome to your primary source for African activities in Denmark. Denmark has a small, but active African community. There is a lot of "Africa" going on in Denmark ...if you are open and ready for it! This page is a mini-portal where you can stay updated with what's currently going on + links to the African network. Enjoy!

Calendar of African events - Now in Denmark:

	My World Images - festival 26. august - 12. september Danish Center for Culture and Development (DCCD) proudly presents the 8th IMAGES festival, My World IMAGES. Following seven international arts festivals focusing on regions and continents, the IMAGES festival now moves into a new phase placing the artists’ interpretations of the world at the very core of the festival. With this forthcoming IMAGES festival, My World IMAGES tries to catch-up with these changes. We shuffle the deck, even out the distances and let the artists speak for themselves. We leave behind our constructed myths about them – the others, the strangers – in favour of their own stories: 170 individuals, 170 worlds, 170 stories from 170 artists. We hand the stage to musicians, dancers, film and theatre directors, visual artists and writers. Among the many activities in the festival period are several exiting film, concerts, performances and exhibitions by artists from Africa. More info at www.images.dk og Facebook Blandt de afrikanske highlights kan nævnes: Bako Dagnon. Griot fra Mali. Speak up it's HipHop: hip hop, breakdance og reggae fra Uganda og Sydafrika Eat me. Performancegruppe fra Kenya Wohaa its Dakar, Hiphop og DJs. Xuman m.fl. fra Senegal It Began in Africa. 3 vittige og musikalske kortfilm. Profetas. Columbiansk hiphop med afrobeat og afrikansk sangerinde. Konokone. Kvindelige musikere fra DK og Mali It's not about Karen Blixen. Udstilling af bl.a. kunstnere fra Kenya. Memory. Kortfilm fra Rwanda Maroccan Funky Noise She Broke My Prada. Poetry Slam med Dikson (Zimbabwe) & Lazarusman (Sydafrika) House of the holy Afro, teater/koncert Jagwa Music. Musik med akrobatik og dans fra Tanzania Face a Face. Kunsteriske samarbejder ml. DK og Afrika. Udstilling i Odd Fellow Palæet Homegrown: Hiplife in Ghana. Kortfilm Luanda: A Factory of Music. Kortfilm fra Angola Boda Boda. Danse og musikforestilling fra Uganda + meget mere! Find detaljer, steder og datoer i den gratis festivalavis eller i kalenderen på www.images.dk
	Drums of Joy - large theatre/music group from Uganda tours Denmark and Sweden Through the years the Nordic countries has been among the main contributors to development aid for Uganda -bilateral and through NGOs. The Ugandan ambassador in the Nordic countries took the initiative of forming The Nordic / Uganda Friendship Association (NUFA), which will be arranging a cultural event in Denmark and Sweden in the period 20th August till 27th September 2010. The leading Ugandan actor, musician and writer Alex Mukulu got the assignment of setting up a musical with the title "Drums of Joy". The musical describes a comteporary Uganda "on the move". The ensemble consists of 18 singers, dancers and musicians. The show will be featured at a number of cultural events all over Denmark and in Sweden during the tour. The first show is currently planned for Randers and the group will then continue the tour also reaching Copenhagen. Check the whole tour plan with dates still being added on drumsofjoy.com
	African Footprint Int. show & koncert at Operaen, Christiania, 11. sept. En Aften med African Footprint International Gå ikke glip af deres energiske og livsbekræftende danseforestilling og koncert på Operaen. 15 unge dansere og musikere fra gruppen African Footprint International - direkte fra Ghana - turnerer lige nu i Danmark og Tyskland. Kl. 22: Traditionel afrikansk musik, dans og teater møder moderne vestlige instrumenter i et brag af en fest! Musikken danner grundlag for nye dansefortællinger o...m krig, kærlighed og håb. Kl. 23: Footprint band spiller deres dansevenlige og originale mix af reggae, highlife og afrobeat. Entre: 60 kr.
	Kunst fra Burkina Faso i Århus 26. august til 5. september Udstillingen ”L’art Du Burkina 2010” vises i Filmbyen 23, 8000 Århus C fra 26. august til 5. september. Åbningstid: Hverdage fra kl. 10:00-17:00. I weekenden fra kl. 10:00-16:00 Fernisering 26. august kl. 16.00, hvor Salifoura og Sawadogo vil være til stede. Eva Seidenfaden åbner med et par ord. For yderligere oplysninger om udstillingerne: www.globaldecor.dk
	Africa50 - Huset i Magstræde, 10.-25. sept. I år kan en række lande fra Afrika fejre 50 års uafhængighed. Det er 50 år siden, at de tog deres fremtid i egen hånd. For nogle af de lande betød det, at de fra den dag kun skulle regne med deres egen befolkning; for andre, var der stadig et tæt forhold til den tidligere kolonimagt, og derfor spillede f.eks. Frankrig en vigtig rolle i tiden efter 1960. Nu 50 år senere vil vi kigge lidt tilbage og meget frem og fejre disse lande. Venskabsforeningen Danmark – Vestafrika står i spidsen for projektet omkring denne begivenhed. Projektet Africa 50 år består af en række arrangementer. Det hele starter d. 10. september 2010 med digtoplæsning i en af Københavns kirker efterfulgt af musik i Huset i Magstræde om aftenen fredag og lørdag d. 10. & 11. sept. Fra mandag d. 13. sept. starter en filmfestival, som vil præsentere ældre og nyere afrikanske film. Musikken tager over i weekenden 17. & 18. sept. for i uge 38 at give plads til en konference om fri og fair handel og dens betydning for Afrikas reelle uafhængighed. Africa 50 år slutter lørdag d. 25. sept. med musik. Under hele arrangementet, vil der være en fotoudstilling med billeder taget af danskere i Afrika. Disse billeder vil vise det Afrika danskerne har set gennem de sidste 50 år. Blandt ugens højdepunkter er koncerter med kvindelige solister fra Mali, Dawda Jobartteh, Moussa Diallo, Katamanto Highlife, Shine Co., Asafo og Deodato Siquir. Program og mere info på www.africa50.dk
	FROWG - Afrikansk minifestival 9. - 11. september Minifestival in support of the NGO: FROWG (Friends of Rusinga's Orphans and Widows Group). See and hear speeches + music and dance from Kenya and Denmark, market and more. Taking place at Det Poetisk Bureau, Griffenfeldsgade 52. See details at Facebook.com
	Celebrate Africa - Radisson BLU Falconer, 25. september CELEBRATE AFRICA Proudly presents The Prestigious, Colourful and Glamourous event: ... BEST AFRICAN ACHIEVEMENTS AWARDS 2010. This year's categories are: African Model. African Business. African Related Initiative. African Charity/community work. African Young Achiever. African Academic Achievement. African DJ.Best Promoter. African Sportsperson. Creative Arts. Upcoming African Artist. African Artist. African Male. African Female. More info at www.celebrateafrica.dk and Facebook.
	Ismael Isaac & the Roots Harmonics band - Loppen, 8. oktober Shelby Production presents a music night in Copenhagen with some of the greatest AFRICAN REGGAE. All reggae lovers are invited to come and join the party on Friday October 8th 2010. Welcome to a night with 100% great music, good vibes & dance with the african reggae icon ISMAEL... ISAAC (Côte d'Ivoire) backed up by the marvellous Roots Harmonics Band. Loppen (Christiania) Friday 8th October. More info at Facebook. Buy your ticket now in FONA music store or online at http://www.billetlugen.dk/ musik/11149
	Khaled - Store Vega, 16. oktober Raïmusikkens ukronede konge Khaled vender tilbage til Vega Da Khaled sidste år besøgte Danmark spillede han for et totalt udsolgt publikum. D. 16. oktober vender manden bag hittet "Aicha", der også er blevet fortolket af danske Outlandish, tilbage til Vega parat til at gentage successen. Store Vega, lørdag den 16. oktober. Mere info på Facebook. Billetsalget er startet i FONA butikker og på www.billetlugen.dk
	WOMEX '10 - 27 - 31 October Copenhagen is again this year hosting the international Wold Music fair and a large number of great public show case concerts. WOMEX is the annual trade fair of the World Music business attracting a huge number of promoters, musicians and others to meet in Copenhagen and participate in meetings and conferences and the main award ceremony. Part of Womex is also the showcase concerts taking places every evening in Koncerthuset (DR-byen). The concerts are presenting some of the greatest artists currently within the world music scene and they are open for the public. Ticket prices are low and gives access to MANY concerts. More info at womex.com
	African highlights - overview for your calendar Denmark offers even more African music and culture events. Some of them have been planned in good time, so here is a few more dates for your calendar. If you are planning an African related event please check to prevent overlapping events on the same dates. Stay updated with latest news on this website and on Facebook "Drums of Joy" Skandinaviens turné med kunstnere fra Uganda under ledelse af Alex Mukulo, 20. august til 27. september 2010 My World Images, 26. august - 12. september WE HAVE WITCHES - udstilling af Mette Borup Kristensen, Esplanaden Gallery (Kbh) Profetas (Columbia), Global (Kbh) og mange andre steder i Danmark ifbm. My World Images Africa50 - afrikanske begivenheder i 10.-25. sept. i anledning af 50-års selvstændighed for en lang række afrikanske nationer. African Footprint Int. show & koncert at Operaen, Christiania, 11. september kl. 22 FROWG, 3-dages festival 9.-11. September i København DEMOOV - WORLD MUSIC DANCE PARTY SATURDAY. 18/9, Lygten Station "Jeg er også Sydafrikaner" Jon Bang Carlsen fortæller på PH-Caféen, 19. sept. kl.11. Mandelacenter.dk Africa Rocks, Café Zusammen, 18.-27. september 2010. Celebrate Africa, 25. september Ismael Isaac & the Roots Harmonics band, Loppen, 8. oktober Khaled, Store Vega, 16. oktober WOMEX '10 Copenhagen / 27 - 31 October 2010. Wold Music fair and great public show case concerts Al Agami & Makadem, Kulturhuset Islands Brygge kl. 21
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More African experiences in Denmark

	African WebStore on this site A new WebStore has emerged on the topmenu of this site. The African WebStore offers a wide range of Africa-related products including a huge selection of books, videos, beauty products, jewelry and even clothes. The items are presented, sold and shipped in association with the aknowledged online stores Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk. Select the European or US version of the WebStore depending on your own location (the US version has the largest collection though). Browse through the available products here: - Africa WebStore (UK/Europe) - Africa WebStore (US)
	Mit Afrika i Danmark - P1 radio feature "Rugbrød rimer på død." Sådan beskriver Celestine fra Kenya sit første møde med det danske frokostbord. Celestine deltog sammen med blandt andre Annie og Saba i Miss Africa konkurrencen i 2007. Miss Africa er ikke en traditionel bikinikonkurrence, derimod skal vinderen fungere som kulturel ambassadør for Afrika i Danmark. De tre piger fik hver en båndoptager med ud i deres eget liv og fortæller i denne feature om afrikanske spøgelser, sorgen over at flygte fra krig og blive splittet fra familien og vanskelighederne ved at være ung, afrikansk og lesbisk. Lyt til 45 minutters spændende og personlig radiofeature på DRs hjemmeside
	Cultures er på gaden Cultures – Danmarks nye tidsskrift om kulturmøder og kultursammenstød er nu på gaden. Cultures Tidsskriftet Cultures koster 80 kroner per styk i løssalg og sælges indtil videre i to butikker: I København hos Tranquebar i Borgergade 14. og I Århus hos Spartacus i Studsgade 12-14. Cultures nr. 3 udkom i oktober. Læs mere på www.cultures.dk
	GLOBAL - Copenhagen venue for world music On the address Nørre Allé 7 which earlier hosted Etnorama -a new club and concert scene has opened. GLOBAL is focussing on world music from Denmark and elsewhere. Read more and follow the programme at www.globalcph.dk

Tailormade clothes directly from West Africa

Fil Bleu is a development project involving all aspects of textile production from the cotton of the grower to the finished garments of the tailors. All goods are made from West African cotton, woven and printed in West Africa and made by partner tailors in Ouagadougou. The entire selling price (less consignment, duty and VAT ) is returned to the craftspeople and their communities. Visit the Fil Bleu Shop

Danish/African online shop opens sale on Vesterbro in Copenhagen

Visit the African House on www.africanhouse.dk to browse a product range currently consisting of arts and crafts and cosmetics -all from Africa. African House has now got a "real" address and shop as well. The owner Samuel Asante-Jakobsen has opened his African House on Abel Cathrines Gade 3 (Vesterbro).

Afro-caribisk café i Århus

Café Casava er en ny café og frokostrestaurant indrettet i den gamle togfabriks administrationsbygning i Frichsparken, Søren Frichs Vej 36C i Århus, tæt ved Ringgaden. Charme, hygge og lækker mad af høj kvalitet er omdrejningspunktet. Maden er europæisk, krydret med afro-caribiske specialiteter, så der både er noget velkendt og nyt på menukortet. Læs mere på www.cafecasava.dk

African magazine now available in Denmark

The relative small African community has been missing a media in Denmark, but now it seems to be here. The English language magazine The African Courier is now available at newsstands in train stations and airports (the price is 27 kr.). One of the outlets is "Interkiosk" at Copenhagen Central Station. The African Courier is published in Germany for the Africans and friends of Africa in Europe. It has special sections with information from each country -also Denmark. Check it out -and use it as your future reference for news and announcements. Read more about the African Courier. (information also available in Danish).

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Also check out the Cross Cultural Calendar to see what's happening. (Danish and English) -and sign up for the excellent Danish newsletter from Djembe magazine

Pics from Recent activities IN DENMARK

Photos from WOMEX 09

The international World Music Expo WOMEX 09 took place in Copenhagen October 28th – November 1st 2009. View the many photos from 5 days of World Music at www.crawfurd.com/womex

Oliver Mtukudzi

28 photos from the concert with the music legend of Zimbabwe: Oliver Mtukudzi. Tuku, as he is also known, performed 25th January in Global, Copenhagen. View the slideshow: Oliver Mtukudzi

Under African Skies

View the slideshow with 40 photos from the South African musical show "Under African Skies". The photos are from their performance in Copenhagen on October 3rd 2008. Go to the slideshow: Under African Skies.

GoGlobal in Aalborg: Habib Koité, Korasons, Moussa Diallo and Orchestra Baobab

New photos from 4 of the many great world music concerts at the GoGlobal festival in Northen Jutland (Denmark) 2008. The slideshow presents photos from four fantastic African concerts all taking place in Aalborg during the festival. View the new photos of Habib Koité and Bamada, Korasons, Moussa Diallo and not least Orchestra Baobab. Go to the slideshow.

Mwamba Uganda Children's Choir

A choir of orphaned kids from Uganda is currently touring Denmark. View photos from the opening concert in Tivoli, Copenhagen on July 23rd 2008.

Photos: Trade & Aid concert at Hammershus 2008

View photos from the concert at Hammershus on July 18th 2008. On stage were an impressive number of bands and perfomrers: African Footprint (Ghana), Nanna Lüders, Tina Dico, Savage Rose, Anne Linnet , The Storm and Infernal.

Toumani Diabaté at Copenhagen Jazzfestival 2008

View photos from the concert with Toumani Diabaté on July 9th 2008.

Miss Africa Danmark 2008 blev kåret 14. juni i Store VEGA

Lørdag den 14. juni bragede det løs med afrikansk musik, underholdning og taler -og først og fremmest de 11 skønne finalister i årests Miss Africa konkurrence. Små 800 mennesker var på trods af regn og fodbold samlet for at fejre alt det dejlige som Afrika er. Dommerpanelet kårede 25-årige Catherine fra Kenya til Miss Africa Danmark 2008. På anden og trediepladsen kom Zehera (Algeriet) og Afua (Ghana/DK). Kr. 75.000 doneres til et konkret legeplads projekt i Uganda for Red Barnet.
læs mere på www.missafrica.dk
Læs den store reportage fra showet i Politiken.

Cesaria Evora

Slideshow with 28 photos from the concert in Amager Bio

Los Van Van ...in concert

Slideshow from the concert in Vega, Copenhagen with Cuba's greatest salsa orchestra. View the 48 colour music photo

Zap Mama - Musical workshop in Copenhagen

Anita Daulne teaches polyphonic "pygmie-style" song techniques and Marie Daulne is the singer and musical architect better known as Zap Mama. 12th March they gave a unique workshop for singers in Copenhagen. View photos from a musical afternoon with Zap Mama

The African Mamas

A group of 10 wonderful singers from South Africa recently gave a number of concerts in Denmark. View a colourful slideshow of the African Mamas from their visit in Copenhagen on March 2, 2008. View the slideshow of 64 photos

DJ Arafat @ Diskoteque Nightglass

Photos from one of the last parties in 2007. DJ Arafat (Ivory Coast) performed at Nightglass in Copenhagen just before new year. View the pictures here.

Orchestra Baobab

Photos from a concert in Global, Copenhagen with the legendary band from Senegal: Orchestra Baobab.

Photos: African music in CPH, Autumn 2007

View photos from some of the best African music events in Copenhagen from the past few months. Photos of Bassékou Kouyaté, Moussa Diallo, Flavaboy, Maureen Lupo Lilianda, Deodato Siquir and 2Face. Go to the African music photo gallery

Photos: Angelique Kidjo - concert in Copenhagen, 3 November 2007

Angelique Kidjo gave a fantastic concert in Amager Bio on November 3rd 2007. View the photos from the concert here

The newest CD from Angelique Kidjo has many prominent guest appearances including Peter Gabriel, Carlos Santana, Alicia Keys, Branford Marsalis, Joss Stone, Ziggy Marley and the Mali couple Amadou and Mariam. Kidjo has four times been nominated for a Grammy and this might be the time when she finally gets it. Order the CD from the links below.

Zimbabwe - Uncensored!

Rooftop promotions visited Denmarkthis weekend with performances of their theatre plays in Copenhagen, Århus and Aalborg. Political theatre and debate in a special Zimbabwe event. View the new photos from the performance in Copenhagen

Sub Saharan Fashion Show

Some of the finest new African haute couture was presented in Copenhagen at the opening of the Newafrica design exhibition. View a slideshow with photos from the African fashion show and a glimpse from backstage. The Newafrica exhibition is currently on display in Rundetårn,. Copenhagen and will later tour the world. Go to the gallery page.

South Africa Heritage Event in Copenhagen

Presenting a slideshow with photos from the recent Cultural Heritage event organised by the South African Embassy in Denmark on August 21, 2007. The evening included a fashion show by South African Designers Meropa Heritage, as well as musical performances by the Danish Papaya Choir and reknowned jazz singer Sibongile Khumalo. View the photos from the event.

Ghana Cultural Festival in Copenhagen, june 2007

View the new slideshow with photos from the recent Ghana Cultural festival held in Copenhagen to celebrate Ghana's 50th anniversary and to enstool the Akan Queenmother. The pictures covers the traditional parade as well as the show performed by the fantastic drummers and dancers of African Footprint. View the Ghana Festival photo gallery

Couleur Café Festival, 17 June 2007

This year we had great performances by Basiru Suso, Shine, Fanta Yayo, Katamanto Highlife Orchestra and Moussa Diallo Quartet. The festival was blessed with both sun, rain and a wonderful and colourful audience. View all the images from the festival

Miss Africa Danmark, May 19th 2007

”Miss Africa DK” is not a traditional model or beautypageant. The jury was looking for a positive role model with something to tell and the will to represent Africa and the Africans in Denmark. Meet the winner and read more on the website www.missafrica.dk
Also view a slideshow of 140 photos from the show

Ghana 50 years celebrated in Copenhagen

The Ghana anniversary was celebrated in Ghana and by Ghanaians in the diaspora. In Copenhagen ( Denmark) there was a big party on March 10th attended by her excellency the Ambassador of Ghana to Denmark. View the photo report from the party in Copenhagen.

President Kikwete of Tanzania visits Denmark

Jakaya Kikwete, the president of the United Republic of Tanzania made an official visit in Denmark on March 1st 2007 and gave a lecture at the University of Copenhagen. View a photo report with 27 pictures.

African dance on Danish TV2: "Scenen er din"

The Ghanaian/South African troupe Edikanfo was the first African dance group to take part of the competition in the TV2 show "scenen er din". The group consists of Allan, Joseph, Mark, Michael, Sellasi (Ghana) and not least the wonderful Zozo from South Africa. The dancers gave a great performance. View the pictures here.

Slideshow: Moussa Diallo recieved price at special all-star concert

The African bass player and story teller Moussa Diallo is based in Copenhagen, Denmark, but he also resides on the Internet address: www.moussadiallo.com. Check it out and explore a fascinating musical universe. Moussa recently received the prestigous music award "Ken Gudman Prisen". This was celebrated with an all-star concert in Amager Bio on October 8th. Launch a slideshow of 69 photos from the concert.

UK: Black History Month in UK with photos from Africa and Africans in Denmark

A photo exhibition by Jacob Crawfurd has been on display in London from July to November 2006. First at the Brunei Gallery (SOAS - School of Oriental and African Studies) and later at the Dominion Arts Education Centre in Southall (Ealing) as part of the official programme for the annual Black History Month. The 50 images in the exhibition are portraits of cultural meetings, life in Africa and life of Africans in Europe. The exhibition is now offered for galleries in Denmark. Read more here

"Vandløbet" - running for water to Africa on September 17 2006

A new annual event was launched at September 17 at Christiansborg Slotsplads in Copenhagen in support of Red Cross and the work for clean drinking water in Africa. Approx. 4500 participated in the run. View photos at www.vandloebet.dk

World famous choir of orphaned African children finished tour of Denmark

The African Children’s Choir is comprised of children ages six to twelve. Each child in the Choir, has lost one or both parents to poverty or disease. The African Children’s Choir performs throughout the world bringing hope and joy to everyone they meet while shining the spotlight on the plight of children in Africa. Recently they have performed at a Nelson Mandela concert in Johannesburg and at the Live8 concert in London where they were on stage with Mariah Carey, Paul McCartney and Elton John. The choir was in Denmark from in August and September performing 14 concerts all over the country. View pictures from their concert in Tivoli, Copenhagen

Jose Chameleon, East Africa's no. 1 pop star

Did you miss the exclusive concert in Copenhagen? View a photo report from a wild musical experience with Ugandan singer Jose Chameleon. View the great pictures from a concert in Copenhagen.

African Culture festival in Malmö - June 29 and 30 2005

"Folkets Park" in Malmø was the site for this 2-day African festival in late June. There was free entrance to the park and festival which offered entertainment for children and performance with several African artists living in Copenhagen and Malmö. View pictures from the festival onthis site.

AfricaDay in Copenhagen 2005

April 19th was the annual AfricaDay celebrated in Copenhagen City Hall. It was a day with food, music and dance from Africa. the day was arranged by the African embassies in Denmark. View the photos.

Enstoolment of the Akan king in Denmark

The Akanhene is the king or chief of the Ghanaian Akan community in Denmark. In September he was "reenstooled" at the annual Akan Cultural Festival. Check out the photo essay of the coulourful event.

South Africa festival in Copenhagen, September 2004

A festival celebrating South Africa's first 10 years of Democracy recently took place in Copenhagen arranged by the organisation Sydafrika Kontakt. The 10 years are worth remembering and celebrating, but there are also issues in todays South Africa that needs attention. The festival did that in a week filled with events covering theatre, music and dance to debate, education and film. View the programme on www.sydafrika.dk/10 and see a few photos here on this site.

Bishop Desmond Tutu visited Denmark

A true hero from the peaceful struggle against Apartheid in South Africa visited Denmark recently. On September 10th he gave an entertaining lecture at the University of Copenhagen. See the photos from the event.

Moussa Diallo, Palle Mikkelborg and African dancers in Tivoli

Thousands were enjoying a special African celebration in Copenhagen's Tivoli-park when Moussa Diallo joined forces with Danish Jazz trumpeter Palle Mikkelborg, guitarist Mikkel Nordsø and the best African drummers, kora-players and dancers in town. Check out the slideshow with several images from the coulourful show.

More photos from "Africa in Denmark"

• Afro-brazilian dance show. with the troupe Sereia Do Mar.
• Gambian Cultural Week in Copenhagen 2004 View photos from the opening TAMA dance on July 2nd.
• African Kente Fashion in Copenhagen. Visit the shop of Francis Selorm Seshie on Nørrebro.
• African Hair Styles. African hair dresser in Copenhagen. Take a look at the hairdesign offered by Ghanian/Danish hair artist Barikisu Larsen.
• Black Hair Show 2002. Copenhagen Hair Festival included a spectacular display of African hair fashion. Masters of African Hair design visited Copenhagen for the event.

Exchanging ideas, getting inspiration and learning new tricks should be part of any multi-cultural exchange.

African culture in Denmark

-an introduction

The multi-cultural society is already a fact. People from all over the world move around, mixing cultures and ideas. It has always been like that, but it is getting a little more visible now. Cultural meetings are sometimes a difficult challenge, but everybody can learn from the process. A multi-ethnic society can bring cultural richness and peace. It is not a threat or something to fear or prevent. It is happening!

The African society in Denmark is a community of parties, football in the park, music, shops, magazines, cultural weeks, celebrations, national days, picnics and awards. Everybody receives a warm welcome at these events.

The Danish "minister of integration" asks for immigrants in Denmark to show more of their culture. This is seen as a part of successful integration between nationalities and cultures. The African society in Denmark is probably among the most active when it comes to arranging cultural events, but more support is needed.

Links

DANAFRIKA KULTUR

Danafrika er en forening der bl.a. arbejder for at udbrede kendskab til og påskønnelse af afrikansk kunst og kultur i Danmark. Fredagscafé, medlemsaktiviteter, rejser mm. Læs mere på www.danafrikakultur.dk

DAPAMPA

The Danish Association for Promotion of African Music, Drama & Art. Visit Dapamda (in Danish, English and French)

Danish Center for Culture and Development (DCCD)

"The forum for the exchange of art and culture between Denmark and Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Middle East." In Danish the institution is known as CKU - Center for Kultursamarbejde med Udviklingslandene. Visit www.DCCD.dk (Danish and English)

Going out...

To hear african dance music at night clubs is not what it used to be in Copenhagen. But check out Night Glass, Frederikssundsvej 54 (NV).

Third world in the media

On the Danish-language site u-landsnyt.dk you can see a list of past and futureprogrammes about the the developing countries in Danish media. The impressive website is edited by journalist Jesper Søe.

African/Danish cultural and friendship organisations

• Østafrikas venner: Marafiki.dk
• Tanzanians in Denmark
• Ken254: Kenyans in Denmark
• Venskabsforeningen Danmark-Mali
• Danafrika Kulturklub
• South African Social Club in Denmark
• The Ghana Friendship groups in Denmark
• Kulturforeningen UTAMADUNI (Tanzania og Østafrika). Forening, sommerlejr og dansegruppe.
• Venskabsforeningen Danmark - Burkina Faso
• Dansk Tanzaniansk venskabsforening
• Furahia danse gruppe
• Ægteskab uden grænser - Foreningen af Dansk-Udenlandske Ægtepar
• Burundi.nu - Danish site (in English)
• Namibian-Danes

African musicand dance in Denmark

• Moussa Diallo ( music + story telling for children)
• Katamanto Highlife Orchestra
• Tchando (singer)
• Deodato Siquir (Myspace)
• Gimo Mendes
• Sellasi Dewornu (dance and drums)
• Sylvester Agbedoglo (masterdrummer)
• Ayi Solomon (trommeslager og bl.a. medlem af Pierre Dørges New Jungle Orchestra)
• Dabeat (Buy African drums of premium quality)
• Wakilo (band under ledelse af koraspilleren Dawda Jobarteh)
• Nana Osibio (bas)
• Sal Dibba (percuission)
• Basiru Suso (kora)
• Basiru Suso og Inga Thommessen (Sang, kora og guitar)

Cuba, Brazil, salsa and more....

Yeah well, I am aware that Cuba and Brazil are not Africa, but to me it's related and it's here anyway :-)

• Den cubanske kulturforening (v. Stine Ortvad)
• Candela
• Dansk-Cubansk forening
• Okantomi
• Havana - Dansebar, Restaurant og SalsaSkole
• Café Brasil

African Embassies in Denmark

• South African Embassy
• Ghana, Embassy
• Ivory Coast, Embassy
• Burkina Faso, Embassy
• Uganda, Embassy
• Benin, Embassy
• Algeria, Embassy
• Morocco Embassy
• Egypt, Embassy
• Kenya, Embassy (Stockholm)
• Tanzania, Embassy (Stockholm)
• Zambia, Embassy (Stockholm)

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