[JULY CULTURAL PROGRAM]
July is here with one final burst of culture, creativity, and community before we take our seasonal break!
🖋 Literature lovers, join us for Kalam Salaam as we explore the role of Swahili in translated literature and discuss how we can preserve and expand access to literary works in our national language.
🎶 Music fans, July is packed with unforgettable performances. We kick things off with a high-energy DJ Night featuring H the DJ (ZW) and DJ Tiza (TZ). Then experience the raw pulse of Singeli with Msaka Daily (TZ) and Tiffah DeVoice (TZ), alongside the exciting BASATA Rising Star winner. We close the season with a special Alhamisi Groove celebrating the incredible women of Tanzanian music, featuring Salma Munde (TZ), EllaNoella (TZ), and Chi Temu (TZ).
🖼 Art lovers, don’t miss the final weeks of ‘Folded Memories of Whispering Leso’, Safina Kimbokota’s moving exhibition exploring the unseen realities of pregnancy and motherhood through sculpture, textiles, and immersive installations.
💃 Dance enthusiasts, prepare for an emotional evening of contemporary dance with ‘Ego vs Soul’ and ‘Mfumo Dume’ – two powerful performances exploring identity, resilience, and the human spirit through movement.
🎲 Game lovers, gather your friends for another lively Game Night with Bongopoly, where strategy, laughter, prizes, and a little friendly competition await.
🗣️ Language lovers, the Language Café returns to Goethe-Institut, offering a relaxed afternoon of conversation, games, and cultural exchange where every language is welcome.
🎭 Culture enthusiasts, don’t miss the 17th Cigogo Festival in Dodoma, celebrating Tanzania’s living traditions through music, dance, storytelling, exhibitions, and food, with Alliance Française joining the festival for the very first time.
July is our final cultural celebration before the season break. Come dance, learn, play, and celebrate with us at Alliance Française de Dar es Salaam!