# Event Details - **Event Name**: KEKENE XIX WEEKEND | 19th Annual Ivorian Cultural Celebration Showcase - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Kotchegna Dance Company presents KEKENE XIX WEEKEND, the annual 2-day celebration amplifying the performance traditions of Ivory Coast.About this EventThe Gathering Returns with KEKENE XIX WEEKEND, the 19th Annual celebration highlighting the performance traditions and cultural contributions of Ivory Coast. We launch into our weekend-long festivities with the Kekene XIX Cultural Celebration Showcase on Saturday, October 24 at 7pm in historic Harlem, New York. Featuring Kotchegna Dance Company, the Kekene XIX showcase will immerse audiences in the driving percussive rhythms and signature footwork of Ivorian dance and drum. Clapping, singing and even dancing along are welcome!About Kotchegna Dance CompanyFounded in 1989, is a multi-ethnic dance corps based in New York City specializing in the dance and drum traditions of Cote D’Ivoire, West Africa. Meaning Messenger in Mahou, a dialect of the Ivory Coast and the native language of the company director, Vado Diomande, Kotchegna seeks to impart the village traditions of over 60 different ethnic groups comprising the country through performance and teaching. Featuring dances and rhythms choreographed and arranged by Vado, formerly a principal dancer with the Ballet National de Cote D'Ivoire, the rich diversity of West African culture and Ivory Coast are amplified and available to all. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/kekene-xix-weekend-19th-annual-ivorian-cultural-celebration-showcase/100002002402077517 - **Event Categories**: fitness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: All Ages - Doors Open At: 6:40 PM - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Harlem School of the Arts - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 10, max: 30, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Harlem School of the Arts - **lat**: 40.8220184 - **long**: -73.9461311 - **full address**: Harlem School of the Arts, 645 Saint Nicholas Avenue, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: KEKENE XIX WEEKEND | 19th Annual Ivorian Cultural Celebration Showcase - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/df3fb4db5c5b21cfbbd7fc942713403b795038c562a724457c9a2676df1cdd79-rimg-w1200-h889-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1790957825 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is KEKENE XIX WEEKEND | 19th Annual Ivorian Cultural Celebration Showcase being held? - **A:** KEKENE XIX WEEKEND | 19th Annual Ivorian Cultural Celebration Showcase takes place on Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Harlem School of the Arts, 645 Saint Nicholas Avenue, New York, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing KEKENE XIX WEEKEND | 19th Annual Ivorian Cultural Celebration Showcase? - **A:** KEKENE XIX WEEKEND | 19th Annual Ivorian Cultural Celebration Showcase is organized by Vado Diomande. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** KEKENE XIX WEEKEND | 19th Annual Ivorian Cultural Celebration Showcase is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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