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Casa África > Eventos

África Vive 2025

On 25 May, the African Union, the only association to which the 55 states of the continent belong, was born. That is why 25 May is considered Africa Day and is celebrated as such all over the world.

Around this day, Casa África has organised since its inception a number of activities (exhibitions, workshops, gastronomy, fashion, music, sport, conferences, etc.) always in collaboration with the Federation of African Associations in the Canary Islands (FAAC), the Association of African Women in the Canary Islands (AMAC), the Elder Museum of Science and Technology, the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) and the support of Binter.

Once again this year, and in the same spirit of learning and sharing that always accompanies this celebration, we present the activities that make up the Africa Vive 2025 programme, which we hope you will come and enjoy.

Africa Vive 2025 Programme

OPEN DOORS OF THE ANTONIO LOZANO READING CLUB.They will discuss the work ‘Los días vienen y pasan’, by Hemley Boum.

Tuesday 13th May, hybrid format (in person or online): Casa África's Board Room, at 5pm; Connect online here (ID: 366 177 928 403/ Passcode: H6Ls9Df6).

Casa África's Antonio Lozano Reading Club discusses ‘The days come and go’, by Hemley Boum, with its translator, Pedro Suárez Martín, in a session open to the general public. ‘Days Come and Go’ reveals the contemporary history of Cameroon through the testimonies of three women: Anna; her only daughter, Abí; and Tina, a survivor of Boko Haram. Hemley Boum has received several awards, including the Prix Ahmadou Kourouma, the Prix Ivoire, the Grand Prix Littéraire de l'Afrique Noire and the Prix Les Afriques. Casa África published his novel ‘The Maquis’ in 2022. Those interested in joining this club have the opportunity to come and share a day with the current members.

PRESENTATION OF THE GAME ‘KABILA’, by Carlos Morcillo

Tuesday 13th May, Casa África's Board Room, from 18:00 to 19:30.

Kabila is a board game that allows those who play it to discover the life, history and culture of Kenya in a fun and different way. Players can lead one of their villages, collect resources, grow their community, compete and collaborate to prosper together. To find out more about this game, Casa África is organising this public presentation with its creator, Carlos Morcillo.

Manufactured in Kenya by local artisans, Kabila is committed to a conscious game, under fair trade standards and with a lot of Kenya in every detail, as it is entirely made there: Kenyan women who embroider the pieces; colourful local textiles for the board and bags; or carpenters who painstakingly carve the ebony to shape the totems that represent each village.

OPENING OF THE EXHIBITION ‘El fuego silencioso. Territory, resistance and environmental crisis’ Adonay Bermúdez

Friday 16th May, Casa África's courtyard, from 8 p.m. onwards

2025 marks the tenth anniversary of the signing of the 193 member states of the United Nations, who approved an action plan called the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, an intervention in favour of people, the planet and prosperity, which also intends to strengthen universal peace and access to justice. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is universal, i.e. it is addressed to all countries, all institutions and aims to reach all people. The Agenda sets out 17 Goals with 169 integrated and indivisible targets covering the economic, social and environmental spheres.

Ten years after the signing of this action plan, it is necessary to evaluate its actual implementation by the UN member countries, focusing on those points that deal with pollution from a humanitarian, environmental or economic point of view, allowing for the opening up of issues linked to industrial processes, poverty or the application of justice.

Environmental pollution is one of the most pressing problems of the 21st century, affecting not only ecological balance but also human well-being. It would therefore be logical to interpret pollution as a manifestation of injustice. Environmental justice is an extension of the principle of distributive justice formulated in 1971 by John Rawls in his Theory of Justice, in which he argues that goods and burdens should be distributed equally within a society. In the environmental context, pollution represents a disproportionate burden that is not borne equally by all members of society.

Vulnerable communities, often located in peripheral or marginalised areas, often bear the brunt of pollution problems, while those who benefit from the activities that generate these wastes do not face the same consequences. This phenomenon reflects what is known as ‘environmental racism’, a concept popularised in the 1980s to describe how ethnic minorities and impoverished populations are disproportionately exposed to environmental risks. Here, distributive justice is intertwined with social justice, demanding that the costs of pollution be shared equitably and that the most vulnerable communities not be exploited.

AFRICAN FASHION SHOW

Saturday 17th May, Casa África's courtyard, from 6pm to 9pm

Within the framework of África Vive, an African fashion show will be held in the courtyard where African designers resident in Gran Canaria will meet: Geaniva Africa Eurafrica, SLOW SNAIL, Sister Sáhara, Sul Magassoubba and Starios Dicaprio. In addition, there will be a craft market and will be enlivened by the African music DJ Carlos Pinto (Guinea Bissau). This event can also be enjoyed through Casa África's Instagram channel.

#ÁFRICAESNOTICIA on the DRC with Ambassador NICOLÁS BERLANGA

Monday, 19 May, Casa África Auditorium, 7 p.m.

The Democratic Republic of Congo made international news at the end of last year with the new offensive by the armed group M23 in the eastern part of the country. Thousands of deaths and displaced people later, and amid regional attempts to negotiate peace that have failed, the DRC is no longer on the front pages of the media, although the conflict continues. The European Union Ambassador for the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nicolás Berlanga, will be responsible for defining and explaining the current situation in eastern Congo and the European position on the matter in a new conference in the #AfricaIsNews series.

PROJECTION of the short film CAFUNÉ and the film MARIPOSAS NEGRAS (BLACK BUTTERFLIES)

Tuesday, 20th May, Elder Museum, 6 p.m.

The short film ‘Cafuné’ and the animated film ‘Mariposas Negras’ (Black Butterflies), made by Canarian filmmakers, won awards at the Goya 2025 Awards. ‘Cafuné’, best animated short film, directed by Carlos F. de Vigo and Lorena Ares, focuses on migration, the traumas it generates in those who undertake it and the work of those who try to avoid the tragedy of deaths at sea. ‘Mariposas Negras (Black Butterflies), best animated feature film, by David Baute, focuses on climate refugees and the impact of climate change in Africa.

STORYTELLING SESSION: ‘Ancestors’.

Wednesday 21st May, Casa África courtyard, 19:00 hrs.

This storytelling session called ‘Ancestors’: stories and songs of the Öbôöbe people is performed by Bonaí Capote and María Buenadicha. It is a show of stories and songs of the Bubi people, from the island of Bioko (Equatorial Guinea), based on a compilation of traditional stories and ballads collected by the Equatoguinean Justo Bolekia Boleká.

The stories are narrated and sung in two voices, by Bönaí Capote (Equatorial Guinea) and María Buenadicha (Spain).

‘Ancestros’ is made up of stories full of water, echoes, nature and gods. This show has been programmed in the framework of several festivals and is aimed at young and adult audiences. Duration: 1 hour

SENEGALESE KHAWARE

Thursday 22nd May, Casa África's courtyard, from 7pm to 9pm

The term KHAWARE refers to a space for meeting and celebration where music, dance and African culture become tools of union and transmission of knowledge. It is a concept rooted in West African traditions, which encourages interaction between artists, students and the general public through shared experiences. The First KHAWARE Encounter in the Canary Islands seeks to bring these traditions closer to the local community, promoting cultural diversity and active participation in a series of unique events. This event will be led by the master Bibiche from Guinea Conakry and will be accompanied by a teacher from the National Ballet of Senegal as well as the artist Bah Kane and will include the participation of a women's batucada.

OPENING OF THE EXHIBITION ENSEÑAR ÁFRICA

Friday 23rd May, Casa África's courtyard, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The day before the commemoration of Africa Day (25th May) the doors open to the exhibition Teaching Africa at Casa África with a display of the work produced by the students of the 59 centres that participated during the 2024-2025 academic year in the project of the same name. The opening of the exhibition, which will be held at Casa África in a playful atmosphere in commemoration of Africa Day, will be attended by a representation of students and teachers participating in the project from different schools on different islands that are celebrating 5 and 10 years in the project. The project coordinators, Ezequiel Guerra and Beatriz Andreu, will participate.

AFRICA VIVE GASTRONOMIC CORNER

Saturday 24th May, Casa África's courtyard, from 1 to 7 p.m.

Once again, Casa África, the Group of African Women Chefs and the Federation of African Associations in the Canary Islands (FAAC) will set up the African Gastronomic Corner to present the most representative dishes of Africa and the participating chefs: Morocco with Bouchra El Aouni Senegal with Nicole Sánchez Tavarez; Equatorial Guinea with Maria do Pilar Idjabe; Sierra Leone with Ramatu Marion Williams Taylor and Nigeria with Pat Inneh. During this culinary event, African tapas will be on sale for tasting in Casa África's courtyard and there will also be a ‘take away’ service to take the food home. It will be enlivened by a DJ playing African music.

PLAY WITH KABILA

Saturday 24th May, Zambezi Hall of Casa África

Three sessions: 1.00 p.m., 4.00 p.m. and 5.00 p.m.

Challenge your mind and have fun learning about the cultures and ethnic groups of Kenya with this game for the whole family created by Carlos Morcillo.

The game admits up to six players so you can register for any of the three sessions that will be held this day in the Zambezi Room, at Casa África.

CONTRAMAPAS LA RESTINGA-Migrant youth forum

Plaza de La Restinga (El Hierro), 30th May, from 7pm

Casa África collaborates with Contramapas, a month-long event that takes place along the G131 trail (Travesía Islas Canarias). It is a format where music and dance, hiking and community participation of young people at risk of social exclusion merge to generate a social innovation project. The main objective of this initiative is to promote the empowerment and active participation of young people in local communities, while raising awareness of the importance of the natural and cultural heritage of the Canary Islands archipelago. Contramapas 2025 ends on 30 May in La Restinga with a concert by the Senegalese band Benabas.