

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Experience the beat of Africa
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 am – Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 am (+13:00)
- **Event Description**: Immerse yourself in West African culture through drumming, vibrant costumes, and more. “Experience the Beat of Africa” is a community festival co-hosted by Glenfield Library and Kra KoTo Kra, a West African-style drumming ensemble.
The event features a performance, as well as drumming and dancing tutorials/workshops by Kra KoTo Kra. 
Experience the powerful rhythms of West African-style drum and dance and learn about the symbolic and historical significance of Africa. Most importantly, practise the African drumming principle of “everyone gathering together in peace.”
An exhibition of traditional costumes and instruments will be held at the library from 23rd to 28th March.
We invite you to join us for this free event and celebrate the beauty of African culture.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/experience-the-beat-of-africa/200029739949648
- **Event Categories**: festivals, workshops, exhibitions
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 21

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029739949648?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=auckland-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Auckland
- **state**: AU
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: 90 Bentley Avenue, Auckland, New Zealand 0629
- **lat**: -36.78092
- **long**: 174.72284
- **full address**: 90 Bentley Avenue, Auckland, New Zealand 0629, New Zealand

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Glenfield Library, Auckland Libraries (Glenfield) (https://allevents.in/org/glenfield-library-auckland-libraries-glenfield/12639454)

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 am (+13:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 90 Bentley Avenue, Auckland, New Zealand 0629, New Zealand
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Glenfield Library, Auckland Libraries (Glenfield)
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** festivals, workshops, exhibitions
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Experience the beat of Africa ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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