AFRICA DAY AT DUBLIN CASTLE 2008
This was one of my first live events to photographed and I learned that I lacked the necessary skills and equipment and many of the photographs were unusable and I really did not have the software to process the RAW files. I did use a Canon 1DsIII which was a flagship camera but it was faulty from the day that I got it and that is a complicated story which resulted in me switching to Sony mirrorless.
Africa Day, celebrated annually on May 25th, marks the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (now the African Union) in 1963. In Dublin, Ireland, Africa Day events have evolved significantly over the years.
Early Days and Expansion:
Dublin Castle Event: An Africa Day celebration took place at Dublin Castle in 2008.
Growth into a Festival: Over time, Africa Day in Dublin expanded beyond a single-day event, becoming a multi-day festival at Farmleigh House. This expansion allowed for a wider range of activities showcasing African culture, including music, dance, food, and art.
Shift in Strategy and Cancellation:
Local Events Encouraged: The Irish Department of Foreign Affairs, in an effort to promote broader participation and engagement, decided to encourage smaller, locally organised Africa Day events across the country. This shift in strategy led to the cancellation of the large-scale Dublin flagship event at Farmleigh House.
Rationale Behind the Change: The decision to focus on local events aimed to foster community-based celebrations of African culture, making them more accessible to people throughout Ireland. While it may have disappointed some who enjoyed the larger festival, it arguably aligned with the goal of wider cultural exchange.
Africa Day Today:
Continued Celebrations: Despite the cancellation of the Dublin flagship event, Africa Day continues to be celebrated in Dublin and across Ireland through smaller, community-led initiatives. These events maintain the spirit of cultural exchange and appreciation for African diversity.
Key Points:
Origins: An Africa Day celebration took place at Dublin Castle in 2008.
Expansion: The event grew into a multi-day festival at Farmleigh House.
Shift in Strategy: The Irish Department of Foreign Affairs encouraged local events, leading to the cancellation of the flagship Dublin event.
Focus on Local Celebrations: Africa Day continues to be celebrated in Dublin and throughout Ireland through smaller, community-led initiatives.
Keywords: Africa Day, Dublin, Ireland, Dublin Castle, Farmleigh House, Department of Foreign Affairs, cultural exchange, community events, cancellation, celebration.
Africa Day, celebrated annually on May 25th, marks the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (now the African Union) in 1963. In Dublin, Ireland, Africa Day events have evolved significantly over the years.
Early Days and Expansion:
Dublin Castle Event: An Africa Day celebration took place at Dublin Castle in 2008.
Growth into a Festival: Over time, Africa Day in Dublin expanded beyond a single-day event, becoming a multi-day festival at Farmleigh House. This expansion allowed for a wider range of activities showcasing African culture, including music, dance, food, and art.
Shift in Strategy and Cancellation:
Local Events Encouraged: The Irish Department of Foreign Affairs, in an effort to promote broader participation and engagement, decided to encourage smaller, locally organised Africa Day events across the country. This shift in strategy led to the cancellation of the large-scale Dublin flagship event at Farmleigh House.
Rationale Behind the Change: The decision to focus on local events aimed to foster community-based celebrations of African culture, making them more accessible to people throughout Ireland. While it may have disappointed some who enjoyed the larger festival, it arguably aligned with the goal of wider cultural exchange.
Africa Day Today:
Continued Celebrations: Despite the cancellation of the Dublin flagship event, Africa Day continues to be celebrated in Dublin and across Ireland through smaller, community-led initiatives. These events maintain the spirit of cultural exchange and appreciation for African diversity.
Key Points:
Origins: An Africa Day celebration took place at Dublin Castle in 2008.
Expansion: The event grew into a multi-day festival at Farmleigh House.
Shift in Strategy: The Irish Department of Foreign Affairs encouraged local events, leading to the cancellation of the flagship Dublin event.
Focus on Local Celebrations: Africa Day continues to be celebrated in Dublin and throughout Ireland through smaller, community-led initiatives.
Keywords: Africa Day, Dublin, Ireland, Dublin Castle, Farmleigh House, Department of Foreign Affairs, cultural exchange, community events, cancellation, celebration.
AFRICA DAY AT DUBLIN CASTLE 2008