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The Federation of African Associations of Murcia (FAAM), in collaboration with the Department of Citizenship Towers Cotillas, held last Saturday, May 31 the "World Day for Africa" ​​in the Torreño, with a day that featured activities in the morning and afternoon.

So, in the morning the House of Culture "Pedro Serna" was the epicenter of this event whose opening ceremony was chaired by the local mayor, Coronado Sunday, the president of the FAAM, Mady Cisse Ba, and consular representatives of Senegal and Mali.

Subsequently the conference "The figure of Nelson Mandela African-Father," which was conducted by the sociologist, consultant and researcher held CEUNA Amparo Albentosa

At noon began the panel discussion entitled "In the immigration pressure at the external borders of the EU, do we need an immediate and profound change in development cooperation policies?", Which involved representatives of various social organizations and private companies Region of Murcia involved in the management of migration and development cooperation.

The moderator of the discussion was the sociologist, consultant and researcher CEUNA Marina Garcia.

All the Auditorium

In the afternoon activity moved to Municipal Auditorium Torreño "John Bath" where FAAAM offered a tasting of African food with background music and special associations Senegal, World Culture, Nigeria, Mali and Ivory Coast dedication.

After eating a wide proposal dances, dancing and a musical concert by Malian singer Aminata Traoré was held.

An exhibition of Senegalese wrestling with two bouts then took place, while below a grand concert was held.

To close the day, workshops and African solidarity tent by the Association of African Women Cotillas Towers, where you could appreciate crafts, African clothing, perfumes, beauty products, etc. were performed.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Las Torres de Cotillas