The Wemilere African Roots Festival is back

The traditional Wemilere African Roots Festival will once again roll up its curtains in Havana from Nov. 22 to 29, this time up devoted to the culture of Cape Verde and featuring artistic performances, creation workshops, video shows, galas and presentations.

Organizers are also including a literary forum and grand tours around the historic village of Guanabacoa, the event’s main host location.

Cuban researchers Natalia Bolivar and Rogelio Martinez Fure, and Mexico’s Enso Segre, are only some of the top personalities who will attend this magnificent party to celebrate African roots. Brazilian choreographer and dancer Nancy Alves will conduct a workshop on some of her country’s traditional dances.

Other nations coming to this year’s Wemilere Festival are Cape Verde, Venezuela, Guadeloupe and Cuba, local news press agency Prensa Latina reported.

Wemilere means party in Yoruba tongue.