Welcome to Africa Day 2009
May 25th is Africa Day, the official day of the African Union. It is an opportunity to celebrate African diversity and success, and join Africans around the world in highlighting the cultural and social energy of the continent.
Throughout May 2009, events celebrating Africa took place across Ireland. Irish Aid, the Government’s overseas development programme, is delighted to support the celebration of Africa Day in Ireland.
Ireland has historically strong connections to Africa, through the work of Irish missionaries and non-governmental organisations and – more recently – through the Irish Aid programme; immigration and business; community and school exchanges.
Irish Aid invited people throughout Ireland to join us on an exploration and celebration of African music, dance, film, history, art, social and political life and much more on Africa Day.
