The Siouxland African Festival to take place this August

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — The ninth annual Siouxland African Festival is set to take place this August!

The Siouxland African Association is presenting the Siouxland African Festival 2024. It is a family-friendly event that celebrates the diversity and culture of the many African countries in Siouxland.

The event is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 10 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Sioux City Convention Center.

Activities will include a parade of African nations, an exhibition of African artifacts, serving various African cuisines, drumming and dancing, a fashion parade, African trivia, hair braiding, bouncy houses, and many more.

“This event is a celebration of all Africans, embracing their religious, geographical, and ethnic diversity,” says Annie Kinwa-Muzinga, vice president of the Siouxland African Association. “We also aim to educate and foster partnerships with our non-African community members, building a stronger, more connected community.”

For more information contact Dr. Annie Kinwa-Muzinga at 712-274-5326 (office), 608-469-6857 (cell) or kinwamuzingaa@morningside.edu

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