African Village
NCCEEP Centre
3170 Walker Road, Windsor, ON N8W 3R5
Saturday, June 18 12:00 pm - 12:00 am
Friday, June 24 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday, June 25 11:00 am - 12:00 am
Discover the richness of the many diverse cultures, flavours, and traditions of Africa. Tempt your tastebuds with tantalizing African treats, and let all your troubles jollof your shoulders as you enjoy authentic African food, music, live drumming, Sudanese and Burundian dance performances, spoken word poetry, artwork and handicrafts. Village goers will also be able to watch a head wrapping demonstration, as well as a cultural fashion show featuring African seniors in traditional dress. Come by for some plantains, palm wine, and positive vibes!
THINGS TO EAT
Snacks
• Chicken suya - $5/skewer - spicy - contains peanuts***
• Beef suya - $10/skewer - spicy - contains peanuts***
• Puffpuff - 5/$5
• Puffpuff sundae bar - $5 - includes 4 puffpuffs + sauce - choice of chocolate/cinnamon sugar
• Dodo (fried plantain) - $5/bowl
• Jollof rice side - $5/small - $10/large
• Sudanese samosa - 3/$5
Mains
• Jollof rice plate - choice of stewed chicken/fried chicken/coconut beans (vegetarian) - $15/small (side of dodo + rice) - $20/large (side of dodo + steamed veggies + rice)
• Coconut beans with rice (vegetarian) - $15
• Egusi with pounded yam - $15
Drinks
• Spirits/mixed drinks - $7/1oz
• Beer - $8
• Malt drink - $3
• Emu palm juice (non-alcoholic) - $6
• Zobo drink - $4
• Pop - $2
• Water - $1
• Juice - $1
THINGS TO DO
Saturday, June 18
• Music
• Dancing
• Poetry
• Fashion show
• Greetings from Elders
• Arts and crafts show
Friday, June 24
• Music
• Dancing
• Games
• Head wrap demonstration
• Face painting for kids
• Arts and crafts show
Saturday, June 25
• Music
• Cultural dance
• Poetry
• Fashion show
• Greetings from Elders
• Arts and crafts show
• Closing ceremonies including drumming
WHERE TO PARK
Located on Walker Rd. just south of E.C. Row Expressway (between E.C. Row & Syndey). Parking will be available in the Sana’s Beauty Salon parking lot next door.