From 13th to 15th October in The Barn at Christ Church, Abingdon, people celebrated the richness and depth of African History.

In previous days there has been poetry, storytelling, drama and history. Today the Pearly Gates Church, Abingdon (who meet at Fitzharry’s School) gave a history presentation about Ghana and the Asanti Empire, followed by a drama where the Asanti King and Queen judged a dispute.

The King and Queen then watched the Adowa dance from Ghana. Afterwards, there was a chance for everybody to learn some steps and hand moves.

Alongside the stage was The Caribbean Living Room, showing how people lived in the 1950s and 60s after the Windrush and other ships brought people to the UK from the Caribbean.

The exhibition included biographies of great Africans, books, memorabilia, and African art and craft.