GAMBIAN
CULTURAL WEEK 2009
Gambian
Cultural week
20-27
June 2009
PROGRAM
Kids Day
Let
your kids have a day to remember! A whole day
filled with activities directed to our youngest
generation
with face painting, goodie bags, dance competition,
candy rain and much more.
Lunch
on Sale
With
lots of food for sale by prominent women in the
Gambian society, OGIS organizes the first ever
“Lunch
on Sale” in Stockholm. Eat and take part of our
womens discussion with focus on highly relevant
topics.
Saturday
20 th of June
Bergshamra
hallen
14.00-18.00
Free
entrance
Sponsored
by St Mary’s Moneylink
Cinema
A
film tribute to our beautiful continent and culture.
The film Madame Brouette is made by Moussa Sene
Absa and
is
being shown at DIeselverkstaden, to showcase and
salute Africa. Mati that is a divorced hardworking
single mum, that struggles for womens
independence
and the philosophy of “why do you need a man”.
Faith throws her in a different direction as she
meats Nago: the charming
police
officer. See how she tackles being married and
as the story begins with an assassination.
Take
this rare opportunity and join in on the fun of
an exciting movie afternoon.
Regi:
Moussa Sene Absa
Language:
French, wolof, English text, Length: 100
Sunday
21 st of June
Dieselverkstaden,
Sickla
15.00-17.00
Fee:
50 kr inkl of popcorn & drink
In
collaboration with Cinemafrica
Seminar - Entrepreneurship; Get inspired and realise
your potentials.
Bring
to light the audacity of becoming that person
you always wanted to be.
Moderator
Eddie
Konta (OGIS Committee Coordinator - Stockholm)
Panellists;
Sahir
Drammeh (OGIS Chief Adviser – Stockholm),
Dr
Buba Badjie (Veterinary - Stockholm)
Jainaba
Jallow ( Gambian entreprenure)
Language;
English
Tuesday
23th of June
Dieselverkstad,
Sickla
18.00-21.00
Football Gambia Vs Sierra Leone
Come
and witness the comradeship amongst these two
West African countries and enjoy the ambiance.
A
big part of our culture has always been to embrace
other fellow Africans.
Wednesday
24 th of June
Sundbyberg
IP
17.00
All Black Party
This
year we change gear and do it the opposite way,
All Black Party. Energysoundz brings us the dancehall,
mbalax and hiphop fusion
that
you don’t want to miss. Part 1 for youths (age
12-17) and Part 2 for adults. Dance “Doch bi”
or “Sweep”; it’s your call. Kaboom!
All
Black Party - Part 1 for the youths
DJ:
Rolex & Mohawk
Flaggskeppet,
Hagalund-Solna
19.00-22.00
Age:
12-17
All
Black Party – Part 2
DJ:
Rolex & Mohawk
Flaggskeppet,
Hagalund-Solna
22.00-03.00
Wednesday
24 th of June
Seminar-
“Studentmottagning”
OGIS
strive to elevate knowledge and therefore we are
proud of our Gambian youths that graduate this
year.
As
a special dedication to them and to highlight
the endless possibilities they have ahead.
Moderator;
Kebba
Colley (OGIS - Internal auditor and cultural committee
assistant secretary)
Panellists;
Dr
Buba Badjie (Veterinary - Stockholm)
Marie
Cham (OGIS – Social & Education committee
member)
Pa
Sanyang (Former OGIS Chairman - Stockholm)
Oumie
Njai (OGIS Vice chairman and Secretary General
- Stockholm)
Language;
Swedish
Thursday
25th of June
Dieselverkstaden,
Sicklas
18.00-21.00
Football Gambia Vs Senegal
Two
countries divided by man but one in the heart
of the people.
This
football match represents solidarity and brotherhood
so come and join in on the fun and support our
brothers.
Thursday
25 th of June
Sundbyberg
IP
17.00
Football Youths
They
are fast, they have skills and they turn balls
like Biri Biri. Who will be our new star?
Come
and vote for the Best Gambian Youth player of
2009.
Friday
26 th of June
Sundbyberg
IP
17.00
Welcome Party “Tey Mu Neex/Sewurba”
Gambian
culture is best experienced when we stand united.
This cultural night has all the right elements
to make it a success.
Starring
group “SENEGAM RHYTHM” who will bring us sabarr
and sewurba. There will be a dance competition
and a one of a kind
“FOULARD/MOUSSOUR
show”.
Put
your best outfit on because it might be YOU who
wins the title “Best Dressed” with spectacular
prizes. Traditional and modern music will be
played
, during the night by DJ Omorthy. Performances
by Ali Mike Suso.
Friday
26 th of June
Alviks
Medborgarhus
22.00-03.00
Fee:
150kr
Womens Rounders
What
more fun can you have when you see your sisters,
mothers and grandmothers join force in this funfilled
game.
Make
sure you bring your sneakers and prepare yourself
for
Relay
X 4
We
all know Jaysuma Saidy can run. But can YOU? Show
what you got at this relay for both women and
men.
Football
Finals - Country A Vs Country B
The
original and traditional football tournament between
countries.
The
football finals will be played on this day and
one country will take home the cup.
Saturday
27 th of June
Sunbyberg
IP
15.00-20.00
Le Grand Bal
Yes
we know, it’s not the Youssou Ndour’s “Le Grand
Bal” but we do it OGIS style! This night is totally
for
the senegambian music loving folks. Let’s dance
all night long and make this last day of the cultural
week an evening to remember.
Our
Gambian hiphop star “MOHAWK” will be performing
hits from his brand new album.
Saturday
27 th of June
Alviks
Medborgarhus
22.00-03.00
Fee:
150 kr
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