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L'Afrique a Newcastle 2005

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    Carnival L'Afrique 2005 kicked off at Newcastle Monument.

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    Drummers from all over the region gathered to celebrate L'Afrique.

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    Colourful costumes lit up the stage on a fine autumn day.

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    Just time for a quick photocall between sets.

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    Call and Response - African Style.

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    Drumming is a truly bonding experience.

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    Is this the next African Boy Band?

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    Mighty Zulu Princess.

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    The Mighty Zulu Nation were reseplendent in their finery.

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    Carnival L'Afrique united people of all ages.

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    Carnival L'Afrique - a  cause celebre!

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    Prepare for a Mighty Zulu invasion!

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    Local rapper DJ Chef rocks the mic!

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    Manoute Seri, the man behind L'Afrique a Newcastle.

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    Zimbabwean poet Nkosana Mpofu.

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    L'Afrique a Newcastle brought the centre of Newcastle to a standstill.

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    Mighty Zulu soloist.

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    Capoeira, a tradional African/Portuguese martial art.

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    A Zulu celebration.

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    Proud Black Voices filling the air!

Photos: © Stephen Lomas

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