World on Stage: Africa Day

Cleveland Cultural Gardens

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• Date Saturday, July 01, 2023
• Time 3:00PM - 5:00PM
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The Cleveland Cultural Gardens are one of Northeast Ohio’s oldest and most beautiful treasures. Some 33 dedicated gardens, designed and cultivated by distinct cultural or nationality groups, adorn the drive along Martin Luther King Boulevard and East Boulevard in Rockefeller... more

A celebration of African culture, featuring music, dance, spoken worlds, singing, coffee ceremony and more.

Order:

• 99 Treasures Art & Culture (African Drumming and Spoken Work)
• The Black Beanz – Akron
• Coffee Ceremony
• Djapo Cultural Arts Institute

The World on Stage concert and event series takes place at the Centennial Peace Plaza (1051 Martin Luther King Blvd.) throughout the summer.

We are delighted to announce that in 2023, our format will change from that of concert-only events by single performance groups. This summer, the Cultural Gardens will host multi-faceted events focusing on regions of the world. We’ll kick off with Africa Day on July 1, followed by Middle East Day on July 22; Hispanic Cultures Day on August 12, and Asian Cultures Day on Sept. 9. This summer also features Community Night, in conjunction with Famicos Foundation and our neighbors in Glenville, on August 5, and the International Music Competition in late August.

The regional events will feature music, dance, fashion shows, youth groups, cooking demonstrations and other traditional expressions of culture. Check out our events schedule for times and dates, and join us in experiencing the World on Stage.