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African Day at Caring and Sharing: A Celebration of Culture, Identity & Truth

Every year at Caring and Sharing, we bring the soul of the continent to life through African Day, a dynamic, colourful celebration of African heritage, resilience, and beauty.

This powerful gathering is more than an event, it’s a statement. A moment to honour the richness of our cultures, languages, traditions, food, music, and dance, while also holding space to reflect on the lived experiences of African people at home and in the diaspora.

We spotlight migration stories, celebrate our diverse identities, showcase our traditional attire and vibrant colours, and bask in the flavours and rhythms that make Africa unforgettable. From storytelling to dance performances, fashion showcases to food tastings–African Day is a joyful, immersive experience that brings people together across cultures and generations.

But we don’t just celebrate, we also confront. African Day provides a platform to speak truth to power. We create space for honest conversations around the challenges Africans continue to face, including racism, displacement, modern slavery, and human trafficking. We bring awareness, we advocate, and we educate, because loving Africa also means fighting for her people.

It’s beauty. It’s history. It’s resistance. It’s excellence. It’s Africa.

Join us in celebrating the past, present, and future of a continent that continues to inspire, create, and rise.