Africa Village brings sunshine and colour to the London Olympics 2012 :a whole continent at the heart of London.
8 August 2012
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(9 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading...The Africa Village currently open in London’s Kensington Gardens is bringing an exotic flavour to the 2012 Olympics, showcasing the best of African sport and culture.
The London Olympics 2012. The Bridge MAG image
For the first time in Olympics history, the 53-country strong African National Olympic Committee (ANOC) – founded in Lome, Togo, on June 28, 1981 – is hosting the Africa Village site in South Kensington Gardens, opposite to the Albert Memorial Museum, from July 28 to 12 August 2012.
The ANOC comprises cultural contributions from Algeria, Angola, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo Brazzaville, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Togo, Tunisia and Uganda.
The ANOC president and superintendent said: “We created Africa Village to offer to the public, the National Olympics Committees and African athletes a unique opportunity to fully participate in the Olympics festivities, whatever their means.
This area will act as an exceptional showcase for our continent in the eyes of the general public.”
The village represents the richness and diversity of the whole Africa continent, all in one place:…
Team GB Aiming for gold. The Bridge MAG image
20 countries are showcasing the best of their cultures at their stalls. There is also an impressive African restaurant and park area where visitors can taste spicy cuisines from across the African continent….
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Dear Joviale,
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Rachel
Thank you very much for sharing.
Dear Shanti,
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Rachel
Hey!!!
I love it!! It is a great initiative that deserves to be encouraged.
Thanks for sharing the video with us. It is very beautiful.
Cheers 🙂
Dear Mireille,
Thanks very much indeed. Your comments and kind words are very much appreciated.
Have a wonderful Sunday
With best regards
Rachel
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Dear Faustino
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Rachel
Dear Tody,
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Rachel