The African Ambassadors’ Spouses Group in Addis Ababa (AASG), Ethiopia, and the African Union Commission (AUC) will on Saturday 13 March 2010, from 09 am to 17 pm, jointly organising a bazaar dubbed “Charity Bazaar”, in the compound of the headquarters of the African Union Commission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The bazaar is aimed at raising funds for humanitarian aids to the needy in Ethiopia. It will bring together NGOs dealing with humanitarian issues, Representatives of AU Members States Embassies based in Addis Ababa, the Diplomatic international and continental communities, students amongst others.
Featuring on the agenda of the Bazaar will be an exhibition of a variety of African cultures and heritage from different regions such as crafts/ souvenirs objects, African cuisine, traditional cloths and music. It will also be the opportunity to enhance the richness of Africa’s cultural diversities on a historical site, the headquarters of the African Union.
Meanwhile, one of the specialities of the bazaar will be, a special space called “The African Corner”, where some of the best crafts from various African countries will be showcased.
Journalists are invited to take part in the Bazaar and to cover the event on the 13th of March 2010, from 9 am to 17 pm.
Source: African Union Commission (AUC)
