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Roberts. who made light of ‘ “ V ‘ ‘ Because ofthe rain, thou- while other! got inexpensive the rain by emphasizing its a! . * -- ‘ w 0 1 es S .. _ . sands of visitors kept dry henna tattoos, bracelets for positive symbolism in . v; ,_, é ,. .. . 4', ”a ‘ under gazebos and tents. hope or learned from infor- African culture. Roberts ‘ "' .. . _ ' fl"- ' «is: . while singing and listening mation stands. Other tents engaged the audience with ' . " -. a“. “ ’ fir , ‘ ' to music. dancing and expe- showmaed dmms and other exciting fast tempo songs to l _ " ‘ I riencing ethnic foods, cloth- instruments, and provided keep the crowd clapping and ’ 3 .. ' . ing and crafts. Outside the support from the City of singing along. with the help . j- ’ ‘5 main gazebo. there were Waterloo and other govern~ of Holiarisoa Rakotoarijaona ‘ ‘ ‘ " “5; several tents lined up to mental agencies as a back up vocalist and fl educate and engage. In the past. the Burundi- dancer. The African Women’s an African drumming group As Afro Fest continues to Alliance produces this free Umurisho Rhythm, luno grow. local businesses con- futivaleveryyearwithafew Award nominee Kwesi tinue to take notice of the ‘3 goals in mind. Going beyond Selassie who is better known festival's significance in the the central goal of celebrat- as the “lion King of Africa." communityas sponsors * -- ‘ ing a diverse cultural her» Toronto»based Manding Foli For more information on ‘ . ' itage of all countries within Kan Don. and Haft Vadi Bel- the African Women's J the African continent. the lydancers have headlined Alliance of Waterloo Region, organization uses this gath- the festival. visit afrowomenorg. i From world-class entertainment and a thriving nightlife, to extraordinary Street explorers W111 also be filndl'alSlng ‘ cuisine and endless summer festivals. 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