Gambian Cultural Week: Copenhagen, 1997

Edited overview

The third annual Gambian Cultural Week took place in Copenhagen from 11 to 13 July 1997. Gambian communities from Denmark and Sweden gathered for music, sport and family activities.

Music, football and friendship

Sabarr drumming opened the celebrations. Football matches brought together teams from Copenhagen, Aarhus, Helsingborg, Malmö, Gothenburg and Stockholm. Other activities included board games, film screenings and a children’s outing.

Memories of the matches

The archived report records two draws and a 3–1 victory for Copenhagen A against Stockholm. The accompanying photo collection captures the teams, spectators and atmosphere.

Photographs from the archive

Edited from the original Gambia.dk archive. Historical information reflects the period described.