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19 Sep

Kwabo Fest Performance Night

Step into the heart of Kwabo Fest and join Kwabo Art incubator participants for a night of live art, moving stories of culture and belonging, and immersive creative experiences. Explore the Kwabo photography exhibition, join interactive activities like the Kwabo Belonging Tree, and connect with Melbourne’s BIPOC communities, international students, and families.

Enjoy an affordable cultural meal and drink combo supported by Tastes of Senegal and dance the night away to the sounds of DJ Chris NG.

Kwabo means welcome in Fon, a dialect from Benin, and everyone is welcome at Kwabo Fest.

This event is produced by Kwabo Events with the support of City of Melbourne, Cypher Culture and Multicultural Arts Victoria.

Date	Times
Fri 19 Sep	5:30pm - 9:30pm

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