Africa meets Latin America: Afro-Latino Festival brings diversity to Stuttgart!

Africa meets Latin America: Afro-Latino Festival brings diversity to Stuttgart!

Next weekend, May 31st and June 1st, 2025, the eagerly awaited Afro-Latino festival will take place in Stuttgart. The Berger festival site will be the focus of the celebrations, which are dedicated to the connection between cultures from Africa and Latin America. After the success of the first edition in 2024, the festival's second round awaits a diverse program that combines music, dance and cuisine from different countries. Admission is free and the event runs from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on both days, like Stuttgarter News reported.

A highlight of the festival will be the musical performance. Visitors can look forward to exciting live performances, including local artists as well as renowned groups. On Saturday evening, the group Reydel y su grupo will be the main act. On Sunday, the West African drum group will bring the event to a grand finale. There are also various dance workshops, including Samba and Capoeira, which are suitable for both beginners and advanced dancers.

Cultural diversity and workshops

The festival is not only a platform for musical performances, but also for interactive cultural events. In addition to the music and dance workshops, there are also talks about diaspora and cultural topics to promote understanding between cultures. Tamara Goncalves, daughter of the festival founder, will speak about the cultural connections between Africa and Latin America. Special attention is paid to the children's program: Here the little ones can take part in hair workshops and learn new hairstyles, including the popular cornrows and Afro curls.

• Samstag, 31. Mai – Highlights:
  • 12:00 Uhr: Festivalstart mit DJ-Musik
  • 14:00 Uhr: Roots & Rhythms Panel Talk mit Tanzimpulsen
  • 17:30 Uhr: Vortrag mit Empowerment-Input von R. Tekie
  • 18:00 Uhr: Samba-Workshop
  • 19:50 Uhr: Live-Musik von Reydel y su grupo
  • 21:30 Uhr: Musikende
• Sonntag, 1. Juni – Highlights:
  • 12:00 Uhr: Start mit DJ-Set
  • 14:00 Uhr: Tanzworkshop mit Cazuza (Capoeira & Afro-Dance)
  • 15:30 Uhr: Kinder-Haarworkshop
  • 16:30 Uhr: Folklore & Tanzworkshop mit Malca
  • 19:00 Uhr: Live Music: Akeva Malaiyka
  • 19:45 Uhr: Abschlusskonzert: Trommel-Show

The culinary diversity of the festival is rounded off by food stands that offer specialties from Angola, Congo, Brazil and other countries. Visitors can look forward to delicious dishes such as Angolan pofpofs, Brazilian açaí bowls and Ethiopian injera. In addition, Caribbean cocktails are another highlight of the festival. Cultural stalls complement the offerings and showcase Afro-Latin American artwork, literature and handmade goods.

A celebration for all generations

The Afro-Latino Festival emphasizes accessibility and family-friendliness to delight people of all ages. The covered stage and market create a pleasant atmosphere. Visitors hungry and curious for new experiences are welcome to enjoy the colorful sounds and flavors that reflect the communities' roots. As rausgehen.de describes, the festival offers an interactive experience for everyone. It promotes understanding between cultures while celebrating their differences and similarities.

The Afro-Latino Festival is more than just an event; it is a step toward cultural fusion and resilience that brings visitors together to celebrate the connection of their diverse heritages. Further information and current updates about the festival are available on the website afrolatinoculturefest.com.