By Cianna McNally
cianna@monaghanpost.com

MONAGHAN Immigrant Support Group is set to celebrate Africa Day this Saturday, May 24 in Teach na Daoine Family Resource Centre in Mullaghamatt in Monaghan Town.

Africa Day falls on May 25 each year and its aim is to celebrate African diversity and success. It also aims to highlight the cultural and economic potential that exists on the continent of Africa. Since the publication of the White Paper on Irish Aid in 2006, the Irish Government through Irish Aid has made a commitment to support Africa Day events on an annual basis thereby providing world leadership in this regard.

Monaghan Immigrant Support Group is among 51 organisations, which have been funded around the country this year to celebrate Africa Day. The programme for the event planned by Monaghan Immigrant Support Group will comprise of a display of African costumes, dancing, singing, food tasting and refreshments, and is an opportunity for the Monaghan People to experience the warm friendly nature and vibrant customs of the African people. The event will be open to all members of the public and is free of charge.

Commenting on this planned Africa Day Event the Minister for Irish Aid, Michael Kitt TD, said,

“Irish Aid, the Government’s overseas development programme, is delighted to support the celebration of African Day in Ireland. We invite you to join us on an exploration and celebration of African customs, dancing, singing, food tasting, refreshment and much more on Africa Day.”

If you require any further information, please contact Very Rev. Gerard McGreevy, Smithboro, Co. Monaghan, Monaghan Immigrant Support Group. Tel 047 57011.