Poland Meets Africa
Nemoland Saturday/Sunday July 15-16 2023
For 25 years Nemoland has been a crossroads of cultures. Nemo celebrates this with traditional music, dance, expo and film from Senegal and Mali (north-west Africa). An introduction to a culture in which nature, spirituality and art are intertwined.
DANCER AND DJEMBE PLAYER MA-LAMINE
Senegalese-born Ma-Lamine developed his musical talent in Africa, using traditional music and dance from Mali, Senegal and other countries. He performs at many festivals and concerts and leads workshops for groups.
He is coming to Poland for the first time to open the Nemo African Centre. It offers a unique opportunity to experience African music and culture.
Experience African culture! Welcome on Saturday or Sunday. But you could also come for two days and stay overnight! Bring sleeping bags and a tent or sleep in the barn. Bring food or eat with us.
Program
Saturday 2023 1-5 PM
Opening: Nemoland 25 Years: Pictures, Films and Stories
African Dance and Rythym Workshops
Dance and Rythms with Djembe, Sabar and Dundun
Traditional music and dance, from Senegal and Mal (north-west Africa). An introduction to a culture where nature, spirituality and art are intertwined.
Sunday 1-6 PM
OPENING: NEMOLAND 25 YEARS: WHO IS NEMO AND WHAT IS NEMO DOING?
MA-LAMINE DANCER AND DJEMBE PLAYER AND FONIKE FARE
- African drumming and dance from Senegal and Mali
- African drumming and dance workshop
- Dance party
FONIKE FARE: Local group playing African music
PERFORMANCE BY THE RYBNICZANKI POLISH LOCAL FOLKLORE CHOIR
- This group was founded in 2004 in Rybnica, in the Stara Kamienica municipality. At present, the group consists of 12 members. It performs folk and feast songs from all over Poland, but there is also plenty of its own compositions.
PERFORMANCE OF BELGIAN SCOUT GROUPS FROM BRUSSELS AND HAINE
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMME FOR OVERNIGHT GUESTS
- Films about African culture and traditions. Campfire with music and stories. African dance party.
- Amulet making. Oracle consultation. Presentation on African animism.
- Take your tent and food with you, or make use of our simple accommodation and eat with us.
