# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Akanana; Sweet Banana
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 18 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm – Tue, 18 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: by Dorine Mwesiga for children aged 12+ and their familiesAbout this EventAkanana; Sweet BananaTuesday 18 November at 19:00Location: Lyra / ArtSpaceAkanana; Sweet Banana is a show all about Dorine’s life and where she comes from. She grew up between different cultures, meeting new people and learning how to fit in while staying true to herself. The performance mixes dance, music, video and storytelling to share her journey of discovering who she is and celebrating where she comes from.Dorine’s background in street dance and Waacking (a funky, stylish dance style full of energy and attitude) is at the heart of the show. Some parts of the performance are even made up on the spot—so no two shows are ever the same!Dorine was born in France, has Tanzanian roots, and now lives in Scotland. She speaks four languages and has taken this piece to festivals all over the world—from London to Paris, Edinburgh to Tanzania. Akanana; Sweet Banana started as a short 10-minute idea, but has now grown into a 35-minute show full of movement, rhythm and power.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/akanana;-sweet-banana/100001644516997609
- **Event Categories**: festivals, meetups, entertainment, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Edinburgh
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Lyra / ArtSpace
- **lat**: 55.9357014
- **long**: -3.1291048
- **full address**: Lyra / ArtSpace, Niddrie Mains Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Akanana; Sweet Banana being held?
  - **A:** Akanana; Sweet Banana takes place on Tue, 18 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Tue, 18 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 pm at Lyra / ArtSpace, Niddrie Mains Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Akanana; Sweet Banana?
  - **A:** Akanana; Sweet Banana is organized by Lyra.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Akanana; Sweet Banana is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Edinburgh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Akanana; Sweet Banana sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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