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20 + WATERLOO CHRONICLE * Wednesday, July 25, Afro Festival provides a taste of African culture in Waterloo Park Remembering their roots ayad Mohamud moved to HCanada from Somalia 13 years ago, before her chilâ€" dren were born. And that‘s kept them from knowing what their mother‘s homeland is really like. _ â€" "My kids, they only know the name Africa," she said, adding their impressions of the continent are based on commercials appealing for money to feed starving children there. This weekend the African Women‘s Alliance of Waterloo Region will help bring the spirit of Africa alive with its sixth annual The group began holding the event so local people with African backgrounds could come together and celebrate their culture, as well as pass it down to their children. "This event can help them (the children) to see all their people, all their heritage and to learn about their culture," said Mohamud, 31. Her nineâ€"yearâ€"old daughter can‘t wait for this year‘s Afro Festiâ€" val, which will be held on Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. in Waterloo Park‘s bandshell area, off Westâ€" mount Road. By Jennirer Ormston Chronicle Staff (anca advisors are now known as Sun Life Financial advisors. Sun Life Financial advisors are contracted with Sun Life Financial Distributors (Canada) (nc. Mutual funds are offered by Sun Life Financial Investment Services (Canada) Inc Yes, Clarica has become Sun Life Financial. But more importantly, your financial advisors at Clarica â€" the Steves, the Cathys and Franks â€" are still here for you. Only now, they‘te helping you achieve your dreams as your Sun Life Financial advisors. CLARICA Clarica has become Sun Life Financial. Frank is still Frank. From left, Hayad Mohamud, Bronwyn, Lele, Nii and Makilda Addico, and Lilian Vitale enjoy African drumming, which can also be heard at the Afro Festival in Waterloo Park on Saturday. JENMFER ORMSTON PHOTO 2007 ARTS FOCUS Name changes can be confusing That‘s why we thought you‘d appreciate hearing about this one from a guy called Frank Because as we‘ve always said: There‘s a lot to be said for clarity. Life Financial CHRON ANOTHER WINNER FROM COLUMBIA AUTO SERVICE! Congratulations Tom Slee Winner of the NAPA Regional Draw CorumsBia 2007 Napa Autopro Leadership Award Winner AUTO SERVICE 160 Columbia St. W. 519â€"885â€"3520 She‘s been handing out flyers to her classmates, saying "you can come, you can see where my mom and dad came from." The Afro Festival â€" where admission is free â€" has evolved significantly over the past six years. The first one attracted a mere 300 guests, although the mayor and other politicians did come out to show their support. "Not many people were there," said Lilian Vitale, 41, one of the event‘s organizers. "But, it was not bad." Festivalâ€"goers were treated to dancing, fashion shows and music. This year the organizers are expecting the attendance to rise to more than 3,000 people. â€" Local and international musical acts will entertain the crowd, including Somalian singer Caruus, one of Mohamud‘s favourites. "Whenever he starts singing, everybody says ‘coh my God," so I‘m really delighted," she said of the young talent. "He can make people move." Kholisa from Zimbabwe will sing gospel music while wearing traditional costumes. Event organizer Bronwyn Addiâ€" co‘s husband, artist Nii Addico, will play traditional Ghanaian songs on Tom has his new camping equipment loaded by Jim Voigt, owner Columbia Auto and Kevin Seifried, Service Advisor. Continued on page 21 For Today‘s Vehicle Owners!" 8e Car Carg >«