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Momodou
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 Posted - 13 Jun 2009 : 18:43:31
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Stockholm - Gambian Cultural week 2009
20-27 June 2009
Kids Day
Let your kids have a day to remember! A whole day filled with activities directed to our youngest generation with face painting, goodie bags, dance competition, candy rain and much more.
Lunch on Sale
With lots of food for sale by prominent women in the Gambian society, OGIS organizes the first ever “Lunch on Sale” in Stockholm. Eat and take part of our womens discussion with focus on highly relevant topics.
Saturday 20th of June
Bergshamra hallen
14.00-18.00
Free entrance
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Cinema
A film tribute to our beautiful continent and culture. The film Madame Brouette is made by Moussa Sene Absa and is being shown at DIeselverkstaden, to showcase and salute Africa. Mati that is
a divorced hardworking single mum, that struggles for womens
independence and the philosophy of “why do you need a man”. Faith throws her in a different direction as she meats Nago: the charming
police officer. See how she tackles being married and as the story begins with an assassination.
Take this rare opportunity and join in on the fun of an exciting movie afternoon.
Regi: Moussa Sene Absa
Language: French, wolof, English text, Length: 100
Sunday 21st of June
Dieselverkstaden, Sickla
15.00-17.00
Fee: 50 kr inkl of popcorn & drink
In collaboration with Cinemafrica
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Seminar - Entrepreneurship; Get inspired and realise your potentials.
Bring to light the audacity of becoming that person you always wanted to be.
Moderator
Eddie Konta (OGIS Committee Coordinator - Stockholm)
Panellists;
Sahir Drammeh (OGIS Chief Adviser – Stockholm),
Dr Buba Badjie (Veterinary - Stockholm)
Jainaba Jallow ( Gambian entreprenure)
Language; English
Tuesday 23th of June
Dieselverkstad, Sickla
18.00-21.00
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Football Gambia Vs Sierra Leone
Come and witness the comradeship amongst these two West African countries and enjoy the ambiance.
A big part of our culture has always been to embrace other fellow Africans.
Wednesday 24th of June
Sundbyberg IP
17.00
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All Black Party
This year we change gear and do it the opposite way, All Black Party.
Energysoundz brings us the dancehall, mbalax and hiphop fusion
that you don’t want to miss. Part 1 for youths (age 12-17) and Part 2 for adults. Dance “Doch bi” or “Sweep”; it’s your call. Kaboom!
All Black Party - Part 1 for the youths
DJ: Rolex & Mohawk
Flaggskeppet, Hagalund-Solna
19.00-22.00
Age: 12-17
All Black Party – Part 2
DJ: Rolex & Mohawk
Flaggskeppet, Hagalund-Solna
22.00-03.00 Wednesday 24th of June
Seminar- “Studentmottagning”
OGIS strive to elevate knowledge and therefore we are proud of our Gambian youths that graduate this year.
As a special dedication to them and to highlight the endless possibilities they have ahead.
Moderator;
Kebba Colley (OGIS - Internal auditor and cultural committee assistant secretary)
Panellists;
Dr Buba Badjie (Veterinary - Stockholm)
Marie Cham (OGIS – Social & Education committee member)
Pa Sanyang (Former OGIS Chairman - Stockholm)
Oumie Njai (OGIS Vice chairman and Secretary General - Stockholm)
Language; Swedish
Thursday 25th of June
Dieselverkstaden, Sicklas
18.00-21.00
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Football Gambia Vs Senegal
Two countries divided by man but one in the heart of the people.
This football match represents solidarity and brotherhood so come and join in on the fun and support our brothers.
Thursday 25th of June
Sundbyberg IP
17.00
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Football Youths
They are fast, they have skills and they turn balls like Biri Biri. Who will be our new star?
Come and vote for the Best Gambian Youth player of 2009.
Friday 26th of June
Sundbyberg IP
17.00
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Welcome Party “Tey Mu Neex/Sewurba”Gambian culture is best experienced when we stand united. This cultural night
has all the right elements to make it a success.
Starring group “SENEGAM RHYTHM” who will bring us sabarr and sewurba. There will be a dance competition and a one of a kind
“FOULARD/MOUSSOUR show”.
Put your best outfit on because it might be YOU who wins the title “Best Dressed” with spectacular prizes. Traditional and modern music will be played , during the night by DJ Omorthy. Performances by Ali Mike Suso.
Friday 26th of June
Alviks Medborgarhus
22.00-03.00
Fee: 150kr
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Womens Rounders
What more fun can you have when you see your sisters, mothers and grandmothers join force in this funfilled game.
Make sure you bring your sneakers and prepare yourself for
Relay X 4
We all know Jaysuma Saidy can run. But can YOU? Show what you got at this relay for both women and men.
Football Finals - Country A Vs Country B
The original and traditional football tournament between countries.
The football finals will be played on this day and one country will take home the cup.
Saturday 27th of June
Sunbyberg IP
15.00-20.00
Le Grand Bal
Yes we know, it’s not the Youssou Ndour’s “Le Grand Bal” but we do it OGIS style! This night is totally for the senegambian music loving folks. Let’s dance all night long and make this last day of the cultural week an evening to remember.
Our Gambian hiphop star “MOHAWK” will be performing hits from his brand new album.
Saturday 27th of June
Alviks Medborgarhus
22.00-03.00
Fee: 150 kr
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More info: Organisation of Gambians in Sweden <ogis01@hotmail.com>
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