The annual Sierra Leone Arts & Culture festival (#SLACfest) is a renowned showcase, exhibition and cultural exchange, which attracted the attention of over 200 people last year.
Now in its third edition, #SLACfest 2019 will be bigger and better than ever before due to its growing popularity as an event painting positivity and inspiring second and third generation Sierra Leoneans that they can pursue careers in the arts, which has, for the longest time, been frowned upon.
This year’s event will feature keynote speakers from the community who are striving at changing the perception and narrative of this small country once described as the Athens of West Africa, and more of everything that has made #SLACfest the event that everyone has come to love. Alongside our usual array of photo and illustration exhibitions, you can expect some pictures to come to life with our exclusive Augmented Reality, telling you the story behind the pictures.
The day will consist of a snack taster session, talks and presentations, film screenings, a health and wellbeing workshop, and of course our flagship exhibition. This year, our exhibition is not limited to just photography and illustration, but also a Literary Wall showcasing proverbs, parables, poems and other literature by Sierra Leoneans all around the world, both in English and our lingua franca, Krio.
Can’t speak/read Krio? Fear not, the event includes a 20mins Introduction to Krio and a further optional 35mins breakout session if you require further learning.
Sierra Leone influenced food can also be purchased on the day from our specially selected food vendors.
The later part of the day will see us go ‘in conversation’ with fellow young Sierra Leoneans about their experiences growing up in the diaspora. The show will then be closed with live entertainment from a selection of writers, poets, and musicians, headlined by Asabi Hawah and HBOSS.
There will also be chances to win goodies in our raffle with proceeds going to our partnered grassroots charity.
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