Celebrate Africa Day at LYS

Limerick Youth Service is inviting young people and their families to celebrate Africa Day with a two-day festival in the heart of Limerick City that starts this Friday, May 23^rd at Lava Javas Youth Café.

The Africa Day Youth Culture Festival will include a fashion show, a selection African cuisine, drumming workshops and a live performance from MuRli.

The festival will take place at the LYS Lava Javas Youth Café, 5 Lr. Glentworth St, Limerick with the itinerary as follows:

Friday, May 23^rd

• Fashion Show with Face Afrikana African
• African Home Cooking
• Location: Lava Javas Youth Café, 6-8pm

Saturday, May 24^th

Family Morning that includes:

• Magic Show, drumming workshops, face-painting, art, music and more (11am-2pm)
• West African food with Afro-Delight

Teenage Afternoon that includes:

• A live performance from MuRli, a DJ set with ‘State Your Flow’ and a drumming workshop (3-6pm)

For more information on Africa Day celebrations at LYS, contact lys@limerickyouthservice.org or call 061-412444.

Organised by young people with LYS, the Africa Day Youth Culture Festival is supported by Limerick City & County Council.

A member of Youth Work Ireland and the Irish Association of Community Training Organisations, LYS remains committed to connecting with young people and supporting them to reach their full potential.

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