Celebrating fifty years of African Union

TID: Søndag d. 20. oktober kl. 13.30-19.00

STED: Se nedenfor under hvert arragenment.

Embassies of African Union (AU) member states in Denmark are pleased to host an afternoon of cultural activities in Copenhagen, celebrating fifty years of cooperation on the continent.

TID: Søndag d. 20. oktober kl. 13.30-19.00

STED: Se nedenfor under hvert arragenment.

Embassies of African Union (AU) member states in Denmark are pleased to host an afternoon of cultural activities in Copenhagen, celebrating fifty years of cooperation on the continent.

Despite challenges, countries across the continent are experiencing record high growth rates, significant progress in meeting the Millennium Development Goals of reduced poverty and African ownership of African challenges.

The event is supported by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and takes place on Sunday 20 October 2013, the day before a high level Africa Panel at the Global Green Growth Forum in Copenhagen.

Programme

13.30-14.30: FOOTBALL MATCH: a friendly battle of unions

Teams from Embassies of AU and EU member states in Denmark meet in a friendly match

VENUE: Nørrebrohallen – 208 Nørrebrogade, Copenhagen N

15.30-17.30: RECEPTION with cultural programme

Short speeches, photo exhibition ‘From OAU to AU’, musical performance by Dawda Jobarteh – ‘Northern Light Gambian Night’, and opportunities for informal networking

VENUE: National Museum, 12 Frederiksholms Kanal – Festsalen

17.30-19.00: FILM SCREENING: presenting Afrowood Film Festival

Screening of African short films and presentation of Afrowood Film Festival, the first African film festival in Copenhagen

VENUE: National Museum, 12 Frederiksholms Kanal – Cinema

Participation is free and open to the public yet limited, and early registration is required. Registration here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1h9LAnwUnWQKpS_DK3GjJXbDCWiq9vbpbX_hFN0mBSUk/viewform

The celebration is organised in cooperation with Verner Kristiansen ApS.

Questions regarding the event can be directed to Mr Rune Lamberth on [email protected] or +45 42442292.