Since 2006, May 10th has been officially recognized as the day to commemorate the abolition of slavery in 1848. France was the first and only country in the world to declare the slave trade and slavery a “crime against humanity”. From Tuesday, May 10th to Saturday, May 28th, 2011, various events will follow to pay tribute.
In a welcoming atmosphere, where the words “exchange” and “fraternity” take on their full meaning, several events are organized to honor all those who were victims of slavery and to highlight the diversity and cultural contributions of each individual under a common theme of “Living Better Together”.
The Program
Exhibition from May 10th to 16th at the Louis Nucera Library
Aïcha Sylla Exhibition
Tuesday, May 10th at the Louis Nucera Library
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM: Scenographic Performance Ballet la Racine by the TENE Company
Wednesday, May 11th at the Louis Nucera Library: Children’s story about slavery and its abolition
2:00 PM–3:30 PM: Virginia Viera Silva
3:45 PM–5:00 PM: Modibo Sangaré
Thursday, May 12th
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM at the Louis Nucera Library: Screening of the film on Margaret GARNER’s life based on the novel Beloved by Toni MORISSON (Nobel Prize in Literature) followed by a discussion.
Friday, May 13th
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Louis Nucera Library: Screening of the film “The Memory of Slavery”.
Saturday, May 14th at 2:00 PM
Lauvette Sports Complex: “Living Better Together” football match
Mixed teams: Municipal Police – Youth Associations.
Saturday, May 28th
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM at the Cimiez Gardens: “Living Better Together in Nice” picnic.
Presentation of the “Village of Niçoise Associations”
Cultural and children’s entertainment. Pilou contest
3:00 PM: Free concert “World Music”
Show hosted by Gilles Roche with artists Xalima, Mystic Man, Nathalie Defrel, the group Outremer, Jus d’orange, Mika Mendes and Cape Verde, Neega Mass, Les Ballets Cléopatra, Gospel, Ali M’Baye and Africabak, Salsa Vladimir Payen.
