AFRICAN FESTIVAL OF BOSTON
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WELCOME
TO THE HOME OF THE AFOB!
Welcome to the home of the African Festival of Boston (AFOB). A massive New-England, multi-cultural celebration featuring the best of the African Arts and Culture which came to live for the very 1st time on July 17th 2010 bringing along the sights and sounds of Africa The African Festival of Boston also serves as a catalyst to rise wider public interest in the African Arts and to encourage artistic dialogue, cultural exchange, and celebrate the African heritage in the heart of Boston City Hall Plaza The City on a Hill." The African Festival of Boston presents a unique opportunity for emerging and established artists to showcase their work on a national platform. Therefore creating opportunities for collaboration with international artists, build new audiences, and share the culture and heritage of all people of African descent with the global community.
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A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2023 SPONSORS
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This program is supported in part by a grant from the Boston Cultural Council , a local agency which is funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, administrated by the Mayor's Office of Arts +Culture.