African Festival today at Sampas Pavilion
Only in Lowell can a trip to the Merrimack River be transformed into an African adventure. The weather is perfect today for experiencing the exotic music and culture of Africa at the free festival sponsored by the African Cultural Association from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. This annual festival has become a Lowell tradition rich in music, performing arts, dance, food and crafts. Today’s event includes Liberian hip hop dancers, traditional music and dance from Sierra Leone and Cameroon, a Congo dance band, and music from Kenya just to name a few. In addition, Afro Divas (an eight women dance group) will perform. Also, an African and Cambodian youth group will perform a short play on HIV/AIDS awareness. Along with the entertainment, there will be a variety of foods, crafts and art work from Africa. So come experience the tastes and sounds of Africa on the banks of the Merrimack River at the Sampas Pavilion on Pawtucket Boulevard.