otc 7, 2023
Welcoming all communities
to celebrate diversity.
740 Colonel Ledyard Hwy, Ledyard - CT 06339
CT
AFRO FUSION
FESTIVAL
1st Edition themed
Honoring Tribal Vietnam
OBJECTIVES
Bringing the afro and asian communities together in celebrating people of color, diversity, uplifting entrepreneurs, supporting local businesses, inclusive culture, etc.
SHOWCASING
Diversity
Minority owned businesses
Women & veterans
Highlights
CT Afro Fusion Fest encourages: woman in business diversity, culture, music, cuisine, human connections, and more.
Fundraising
Accross the Sea Foundation Bipoc, Viet Veterans of America & Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
SHOWCASING
Families and local businesses.
organizers
Marguerite
I am a social entrepreneur and a mother residing in Norwich, CT. I initiated the CT Afro Fusion Festival as my contribution to modern challenges such as social equity, diversity and empowering women in business. I encourage our communities to connect through mutual interests such as art, music, food and sports. If this message resonates with you, please join us!
Amina
Amina is the co-founder of the Black Woman Market, which provides a periodic exhibition platform, carry out the voice of our community and gives more visibility to black owned businesses within the Greater Montreal area. She is a serial entrepreneur and holds over 15 years of experience in IT & Project management and has a passion for contributing to project successes.
Fizzy
Faith Shropshire: is a social media influencer and event organizer located in Akron, Ohio. Fizzy is also USMC veteran and cystic fibrosis advocate and serves as a (NBS) committee member through the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Fizzy shares a passion for spreading awareness for cystic fibrosis and connecting people to each other through her networking platform on Instagram, @thefizzbit.
get
involved
All your donations will support the festival organizational needs and 20% will be reversed directly to : ATSFB, Viet Veteran of America, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Thank you for your generosity!
Suggested donation amounts ($10, $25, $50, $100, Other)
YOU WOULD LIKE TO SELL YOUR PRODUCTS AT THE FESTIVAL ?
Program
Installation, opening ceremony
●Marching Band + Black national anthem
● Tribute Cystic fibrosis
● Kids choir
● Speeches (sponsors are recognized + communicating on what we are doing, Vets,ATSFB,)
WORKSHOPS
● Afro dance workshops
● Headwrap workshop
● Afro & Vietnamese cuisine workshop
● Djembe workshop
● Vietnamese dance workshop
● School parade to honoring the vietnamese
● Yoga workshop
Musical activities
8) Music, poetry, humor
9) Raffles and prizes: most voted musician
10) Fundraising pour Across the Sea Foundation
Visitors Expected
Vendors
Guests
Media
partners
tickets
: $25 adults (1 meal & water).
Kids under $10 (hot dog & chip + water)
$35/adult (1 meal & water).
Kids $15/kids (hot dog & chip + water)
regular $400.
VIP $600
