The Sala Ximo Mora of Casa del Alumno hosts the seminars organised by the Kobea & Ko association. This initiative aims to show the university community the diversity, traditions, values and cultural richness of the African countries of the North West Africa region and the social reality of the Africans who live in the Valencian Community. In addition, its intention is to promote participation in the groups for greater social integration.
This activity is a celebration of the values of coexistence, integration, knowledge, education and respect.
PROGRAMME
Tuesday 5 March
10:00 Opening of the exhibition Journey to Africa
Selection of musical instruments, clothing, fabrics, utensils, masks and photographs from the North West Africa region that will be on display from 5 to 7 March in the Sala Ximo Mora of the UPV Casa del Alumno.
11:00 – 13:00 Showcase of traditional rhythms and dances from the North West region of Africa and African gospel
Showcase of rhythms and dances from the North West Africa region, as well as songs and African gospel typical of the churches of Ghana.
Dauda Diagne. Kora musician. Guest musician from Senegal.
Richard Kobena. Musician and dancer from Ghana
Abdul Rahaman. Plays the Afirikyiwa, the instrument that sets the rhythm of Ghana.
Patrick Sam Johnfiah. African from Ghana. Sings African gospel and plays the keyboard.
Muhamed Sene. Dancer from Senegal.
Students of the African dance class of the Universitat Politècnica de
Valencia.
Wednesday 6 March
10:00 Presentation of Trip to Africa. A tour guided by Africans from Valencia.
Richard Kobena (President of the Kobena & Ko association), members of the Ghana Association in Valencia and citizens of the African community living in Valencia will present their work for the integration of the African community in Valencia and for raising awareness of the culture of African countries among the citizens of the Valencian Community.
10:30 Experiences of Africans in Valencia.
Africans living in Valencia will share their experiences of integration and coexistence in the Valencian Community, and students of African origin (children of Africans, students, …) will present their points of view.
Anthony Mensah. African from Ghana living in Valencia. Guest speaker.
Ishmael Ahadije. PhD student from Ghana at the UPV.
11:00 Experiences of Africans in other European countries.
Addison, a Ghanaian musician living in Denmark, will join us as a guest speaker to tell us about his experience as a musician in Europe and the life of Africans in Denmark.
11:30 The work of citizen platforms, associations and NGOs with the African community.
Integration, coexistence, respect and education.
Amparo Sepulcre Cirujeda (PAS UPV) and Elena García Maquilón will show their
collaborative experiences in Africa and more specifically in Ghana.
Serafina Raimundo Marco, of the association Together with Senegal for a Better Future.
Others: CUIDEM BENIMALET.
12:30 Closing and conclusions. What can we do in our city? A call for university collaboration and bringing cultures closer together.
Ludivine Chulio Guillem. ACCEM officer.
Ana Isabel Matínez. President of València és Refugi and human rights activist.
Other entities: RED CROSS
