World Day for African and Afro-descendant Culture (24 January)

24 January 2021 - 24 January 2021/in Events, Events - CARO, Events - EARO, Events - NARO, Events - SARO, Events - WARO /by Gaelle

In November 2019, the 40th session of UNESCO’s General Conference proclaimed January 24 of each year as the World Day for African and Afro-descendant Culture.

This date coincides with the adoption of the Charter for the Cultural Renaissance of Africa in 2006 by the Heads of State and Government of the African Union.

This celebration is the result of efforts led by the African Network of Cultural Promoters and Entrepreneurs (RAPEC) with the support of UCLG Africa.

The theme chosen for the year 2021 is: “Celebrating African culture for a reconciled Humanity”.