16th Annual Family Day Celebration on Governors Island

Since 1990, African Film Festival, Inc. (AFF) has bridged the divide between post-colonial Africa and the American public through the powerful medium of film and video. AFF's unique place in the international arts community is distinguished not only by leadership in festival management, but also by a comprehensive approach to the advocacy of African film and culture. AFF established the New York African Film Festival (NYAFF) in 1993 with Film Society of Lincoln Center. The New York African Film Festival is presented annually by the African Film Festival, Inc. and Film Society of Lincoln Center, in association with Brooklyn Academy of Music. AFF also produces a series of local, national and international programs throughout the year. More information about AFF can be found atwww.africanfilmny.org.

African Film Festival, Inc.

AFF's annual Family Day Celebration is back for its 16th edition!

Nolan Park

Join the Trust for Governors Island and AFF for this highly anticipated day of enjoyment! Fun-seeking individuals of all ages are invited to join us for an enchanting day of free activities including storytelling, double-dutch, dance and drum workshops led by world-renowned instructors, arts and crafts and a selection of short films, all celebrating Africa and the diaspora. SCHEDULE12:00pm – 3:00pm: Needle Arts Workshop with Michelle Bishop &amp; Harlem Needle Arts1:00pm - 5:00pm: Selected Short Films the MoCADA House (Egúngún by Olive Nwosu; Precious Hair &amp; Beauty by John Ogunmuyiwa; Frieda by Tisa Chigaga; Mma Moeketsi and Botlhale by Reabetswe Moeti)1:30pm - 4:00pm: Storytelling &amp; Double Dutch with Malika Lee Whitney2:00pm - 3:15pm: Afro-Brazilian Dance Class with Quenia Ribeiro &amp; Grupo Ribeiro3:30pm - 4:45pm: Senegalese Sabar Dance Class with Babacar M’baye &amp; Sing Sing Rhythm5:00pm - 6:15pm: Guinean Dance Class with Maguette Camara &amp; Les Merveilles de GuineaAll day: Multi-Ethnic Fusion Cuisine vended by Fauzia’s Heavenly DelightsAll activities take place at Nolan ParkClick <a href="https://www.govisland.com/plan-your-visit/ferry" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a> for the Governors Island Ferry Schedule

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