The sociocultural event "Afrique en Ville" aims to enhance community cohesion in the multicultural Prélaz-Valency district of Lausanne, Switzerland. Its primary objective is to bring visibility to the African community within Prélaz-Valency, fostering greater recognition and understanding among the district's residents and the broader Lausanne population. Beyond this, the event seeks to showcase the deep connections between Switzerland and Africa, highlighting cultural, demographic, and human exchanges, Switzerland's development initiatives in Africa, and the valuable contributions of Africans to Swiss society.
This citizen-led initiative celebrates culture in all its forms, featuring African music and dance, traditional costumes, culinary arts, storytelling, theater, literature, and cinema. The event brings together a diverse array of artistic, cultural, political, associative, and academic participants through activities such as performances, concerts, debates, exhibitions, parades, and culinary experiences.
