By Staff Reporter
WINDHOEK
Various European countries organise the first edition of the Europe Festival in Windhoek. They will present Europe’s cultural variety by organising several events that will appeal to all senses: See, hear, taste and experience Europe.
The programme will be as follows:
– An opening ceremony on the November 16 from 18h30, at the FNCC, that will include a music concert, a performance of clowns and delicacies prepared by Europeans chefs.
– The exhibition Europe’s diversity will be opened on the November 19 at 11h00, at the Goethe-Centre.
– A series of 4 European movies broadcast at the FNCC and the Goethe Centre.
Friday November 16, from 18h30 at the FNCC:
On the occasion of the opening of the European Arts Festival, the FNCC hosts a concert by Belgian pop songwriter and musician Tom Helsen, who presented his fourth album earlier this year.
There will also be a performance by the Spanish NGO Clowns Without Borders. These professionals dedicate their free time to clowning and doing magic for underprivileged children in the world.
The opening will also be a fantastic opportunity to discover and enjoy delicacies prepared by European chefs and served during the event.
Fee: N$20 including concert and food.
Monday November 19 to Friday, November 23:
The Europe’s diversity exhibition is an extraordinary occasion to learn more about European diversity in terms of history, languages, traditions and art. Come and have a look at the presentation of 27 European countries.
Fee: Free entrance
Opening hours: 0900h- 12h30
Opening: Monday November 19, 11h00, at the Goethe-Centre
19h00 at the FNCC:
Cinema – As it is in heaven
Drama/Romance by Kay Pollak, Sweden, 2004, 132 min, Swedish with English subtitles. Nominated for the
Oscars
Plot outline: A successful international conductor suddenly interrupts his career and returns alone to his childhood village in Norrland.
Fee: N$5
Tuesday November 20, 19h00 at the Goethe-Centre:
Cinema – Amarcord
Drama/Comedy by Frederico Fellini, Italy, 1974, 127 min, Italian with English subtitles
Plot outline: A portrait of provincial Italy during the fascist period.
Fee: N$5
Wednesday November 21, 19h00 at the FNCC:
Cinema – Any way the wind blows
Comedy / Drama by Tom Barman, Belgium, 2003, 127 min, Flemish / Dutch / French with English subtitles
Plot outline: Eight people’s life during a summer day in Antwerp.
Fee: N$5
Thursday November 22, 19h00 at the Goethe-Centre:
Cinema – Kontroll
Thriller by Nimrǟ