Africa Festival
Enjoy an afternoon of dance, music and art at Scottish Refugee Council's Africa Festival, where Glasgow's African communities share their culture and traditions!
About Africa Festival
We are delighted to welcome back the Africa Festival to the Riverside. Join us for an afternoon of dance, music and art, where Glasgow’s African communities share their culture and traditions.
This event is in partnership with the Scottish Refugee Council.
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