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                                                     FESTAC 77                                 Festac '77 , also known as the Second World Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture (the first was in Dakar, 1966 ), was a cultural jamboree [1] held in Lagos , Nigeria , from 15 January 1977 to 12 February 1977. The month-long event celebrated African culture and showcased to the world African music , fine art , literature , drama, dance and religion . About 16,000 participants, representing 56 African nation and countries of the African Diaspora , performed at the event. [2] [3] Artists who performed at the festival included Stevie Wonder , Gilberto Gil from Brazil , Bembeya Jazz National from Guinea , Mighty Sparrow , Les Ballets Africains , and Franco Luambo Makiadi . At the time it was held, it was the largest pan-African gathering. [4] The emblem of the Festival was the royal ivory mask of Benin . The hosting of the festival led to the establishment of t

China to open cultural center in Senegal

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                        Chinese Cultural Expansion Representing the two governments, Chinese ambassador to Senegal Xia Huang and Senegal Foreign Minister Mankeur Ndiaye signed a memorandum of understanding on the establishment of China Cultural Center in Dakar on Dec 30, 2014. According to a memorandum of understanding signed between China and Senegal, a China Cultural Center will be set up in Dakar, the capital city of Senegal. According to Xia Huang, Chinese ambassador to Senegal, the establishment of the center seeks to “maintain cultural diversity.” He said the center will be a good place for dialogues between different cultures. Senegal Foreign Minister Mankeur Ndiaye believes the China Cultural Center will help the people of Senegal to know more about China and will also promote the development of local culture. China has established five cultural centers in Africa, in Mauritius, Benin, Tanzania, Nigeria and Egypt. Tags:China Culture

FOOD GUIDE MAGAZINE NIGERIA

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Home cooking is man’s cultural and traditional heritage that promotes family bonding. It is apparent that eating healthy meals helps to maintain a healthy lifestyle, which in turn boosts our productivity. However due to the many challenges of life, it is increasingly becoming a difficult task for many people, both young and old, to maintain proper feeding habits in their homes. Not necessarily because they can't afford to cook good meals, but because majority of people, don’t create time to plan their meals. As a result, we are faced with the dilemma, of having teenagers, youths, adults, working class parents, finding it very difficult to enter the kitchen to cook authentic meals. When they attempt to; they either fall-short or are at loss of what and how to cook. FoodGuide is meant to educate people on healthy authentic African recipes that encourages home cooking for beginners, intermediates and established cooks. We promote food tourism; healthy food; cultural food;

SHANGHAI DISNEY LAND NOW OPEN

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            Shanghai Disneyland Shanghai Disney Resort is a themed resort in Pudong, Shanghai, China. It is the first Disney park resort in mainland China and the second in Greater China, after the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. The resort opened on June 16, 2016 After more than a decade of negotiations, five years of construction and weeks of testing, Shanghai Disneyland opened its doors to the general public on Thursday. Musical festivities kicked off the opening, including a custom arrangement of "Let it Go" by pianist Lang Lang, the debut of the song "Ignite the Dreamer Within," written especially for the grand opening, as well as "Once Upon a Dream," "Heigh Ho" and "Some Day My Prince will Come," all performed by the Shanghai Symphony, and conducted by "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" composer Tan Dun. Analysts expect Shanghai Disneyland to become the world's most-visi

GET MARRIED IN MEXICO

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                     Destinations  →  Mexico  →  Cancun  →  Resorts   HOTELS FILTERED BY: Adults Only Family Friendly Luxury Preferred Partner Perks Search    Previous Next Previous Next Previous Next Previous Next Previous Next Finest Playa Mujeres Resort Highlights Finest Playa Mujeres is the only all-inclusive luxury resort in greater Cancun to welcome all ages. A place to share the luxury and the love in a multi-age setting that enhances your individual experience. Make each day your own amid the romantic backdrop of the Caribbean. Relax in an oversize Jacuzzi for two or very own private plunge pool. Take a sunset yacht cruise or indulge in a couples massage at ONE Spa. Sip champagne during a torch lit dinner on the beach. Finest Playa Mujeres is the only all-inclusive luxury resort in the Cancun area that welcomes al