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abqtommy

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Wed Feb 9, 2022, 07:09 AM Feb 2022

Guardian: 'Congo's first major (music) festival since the pandemic - in pictures

Thousands of people celebrated at the Amani festival for peace in Goma, an area hit by escalating violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The weekend of music and culture had been postponed due to Covid'

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/gallery/2022/feb/09/the-joy-of-being-together-congos-first-major-festival-since-the-pandemic-in-pictures

Since it is Black History Month it's a good time to remember that every aspect of our
modern society began in Africa. This photo gallery highlights the dance and music
of modern Africa showcasing a festival with all the trimmings.

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Guardian: 'Congo's first major (music) festival since the pandemic - in pictures (Original Post) abqtommy Feb 2022 OP
Looks vibrant, and wonderful... electric_blue68 Feb 2022 #1
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