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Welcome to Issamba Centre

Discover the Richness of African and Caribbean Culture

Issamba Centre, the home of the African Art & Cultural Community Contributor (AACCCS) and the Festival AfriCa Fest, is dedicated to promoting African and Caribbean cultures through arts, education, and community engagement. Join us in celebrating diversity and fostering cross-cultural understanding.
Bienvenue au Centre Issamba lieu de découvert de la richesse des cultures africaines et celles de toutes les personnes d'ascendance africaine.
Le Centre Issamba, foyer de AACCCS et du Festival AfriCa Fest, est dédié à la promotion des cultures africaines et de toutes les personnes d'ascendance africaine à travers les arts, l'éducation et l'engagement communautaire. Rejoignez-nous pour célébrer la diversité et encourager la compréhension interculturelle.
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🌟 AACCCS-ISSAMBA CENTRE is launching a unique, one-of-a-kind market: the Issamba FOOD & CRAFT Market! 🌟

📍 Centennial Square, Victoria, BC
📅 April 5 & 6, 2025
🕙 10 AM to 8 PM

🎉 Explore our vibrant multicultural market featuring unique handmade crafts, delicious foods from diverse cultures, and incredible local talent. Enjoy great vibes and dance to the beats at our DJ jamboree!

🍽️ Calling All Food Vendors! We still accept food vendors for our first-of-its-kind Multi-Cultural Food & Craft Market at Victoria Centennial Square. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to showcase your delicious creations and be part of a truly diverse and engaging experience!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring your friends & family! Everyone is welcome to celebrate diversity, community spirit, and cultural richness together at Issamba Market.

🛍️ Vendors Wanted! Are you a vendor with unique crafts, foods, or services?

 

We'd love to have you join our market family.

👉 Spread the word, share the joy, and let's make this event unforgettable!

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Festival AfriCa Fest 

AfroWorld Performing Arts Meet-up & Showcase

AfriCa Fest is to celebrate the cultural heritage of people of African descent through the study of history, music, and food. It is also an opportunity to appreciate the beauty of diverse cultures.

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Registration

To register, please take the time to fill out the information below.

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CURATED

Mamadou Diabaté

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Merlin Nyakam

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Zal Sissokho

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Lasso

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and many
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The African Art & Cultural Community Contributor Incorp. is supported by the Government of Canada’s Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative and the Tropicana Community Services, The Government of British Columbia, and the City of Victoria

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Thank you for your generous support! We acknowledge that our organization is based on the traditional unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples,  specifically the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations.

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