In the year of the 200th anniversary of the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade, African Legacy Weekend highlights the cultural legacy of Africa.
The event takes place on Saturday 14 Sunday 15 July 10.00am 4.30pm. The rich and diverse cultural legacy of Africa will be represented with music, food, art and dance outside HMS Victory. The event will include free entry to a special exhibition at the Royal Naval Museum. "Chasing Freedom: The Royal Navy and the Suppression of the Atlantic Slave Trade (1807 2007) highlights thekey role played by the Royal Navys West Africa Squadron in helping to combat slavery free with a valid museum ticket or event ticket.
The weekend will include lively and authentic traditional African and Caribbean dance, drum and song performances from Nzinga Dance who will bring the history, culture and legends of Africa to life with a mass dance workshop to finish.
There will be a street performance of HMS Black Joke. The production will be rumbustious, energetic and fun with giant puppets, a replica slave ship and lots of water. The African Womens Forum singers will begin the performance with songs relating to the slave trade and freedom.
Other highlights include:
- Colourful African farm animals made from recycled materials.
- African activity area includes dressing up.
Tickets to the event are priced at adult £4, senior/child £3, family, £14 (up to 5 members of the same family, maximum 2 adults/seniors) and include entry to the Royal Naval Museum. However, the event is free with a single attraction or all inclusive ticket. All inclusive tickets give entry to HMS Victory, HMS Warrior 1860, Mary Rose Museum and Ship Hall, Royal Naval Museum, Action Stations and Harbour Tours. All inclusive tickets are priced at adult £16.50, senior £14, child £12 and family £48.