Events

Events

Bringing Asia and Africa together through cultural exchange, dialogue, and development action

ASAFO events are more than just gatherings — they are opportunities to strengthen connections, share knowledge, celebrate cultures, and advance meaningful collaboration between Asia and Africa. Our events support our mission by raising awareness, fostering partnerships, and generating resources to sustain our programmes.

We’re jumping for joy and very happy to announce the launch of AsiAfrica DANCE ACADEMY on September 3, 2017 in Bangkok! Our teams have been working on this project for a long time to share the authenticity of Africa and Asian cultures through their most expressive forms – dance! With the blessing of international dance organizations and Embassies, our aim is to go beyond dance moves and techniques and build bridges and mutual understanding through multicultural education that dance can offer. Our curriculum will cover fundamental knowledge, historical heritage and context, musicality as well as developing solid skills and foundation for leisure, fitness, social dance or performance. To begin with, the courses are designed for beginners and intermediate levels in KIZOMBA, AFRO, AFRO CUBAN, SALSA and a variety of Asian dances. Different offers will also be available to students according to their desire and demand. The following offers will be available:

THAILAND-MALAYSIA KIZOMBA AFRO-LATIN/SALSA BRIDGE IN BANGKOK

WELCOME TO THE FIRST THAILAND-MALAYSIA KIZOMBA AFRO-LATIN/SALSA BRIDGE IN BANGKOK

We are excited to bring to you the first ever Kizomba and Afro – Latin connecting event in Bangkok. Kizomba is the new dance sensation in Asia and a great opportunity to enjoy other culture and make more friends.

THE CONCEPT

This event is a project of AsiAfrica Foundation and based on the motto of using Kizomba and other Afro-Latin dance expression as a bridge for friendship and cooperation in Asia.

THE ARTISTS AND DJS

We are very pleased to welcome Kizomba stars Azlan Mackechnie and Mabel Kok, brought to fame during the Afro-Latin Invasion Asia (ALIA) event in KL in August 2015. They are now one of the Kizomba dream teams in Asia. We also have DJ Selva, one of the most famous DJs and influential Afro-Latin specialists in Malaysia.

THE VENUE

4 Points by Sheraton has graciously accepted to be the venue the event. It is located at Sukumvit Soi 15, only 15 minutes walk away from the Skytrain Station (NANA). It is known as the “Latin Quarter” (Quartier Latin) of Bangkok.

BOOTCAMP

Azlan and Mabel will give 4 hours Kizomba Bootcamp to understand to share all the fundamentals to became an outstanding Kizomba dancer.

Initiation, basic and improver level from 1-00 pm – 3-00 pm
Break from 3-00 pm – 4-00 pm
Intermediate and advanced levels from 4-00 pm – 6-00 pm

DJ Selva will give 1 hour FREE Son Cubano Workshop before party from 8-00 pm till 9-00 pm

PARTY AND PERFORMANCE

Doors open at 8-00 pm
DJs start at 9-00 pm
Performances from 10-30 pm
Party resumes at 11-00 pm till late

ACCOMMODATION

Should any overseas friends or visitor be interested our partnership with Four points by Sheraton allows us to have accommodation at the best value for money.

Bangkok – Wednesday 19 August 2015

We are excited to invite you to the first ever “BACK TO THE ROOTS” event in Thailand ! It is a great opportunity for People to People friendship, cooperation and networking between Africa, the Caribbean and Thailand.
We would like to thank African Embassies and the Thai community for their kind support.

Day program:
1.pm – 7.pm : Exhibition of African Embassies in the lobby of the hotel Four Points by Sheraton – Bangkok
Please feel free to visit the African Embassies for business, investment and tourist opportunities in Africa.

Night program:
20:00 – 21:00 : Welcome address by African Embassies
21:00 – 22:00 : Performances
22:00 – 22:15 : Short presentation of AsiAfrica Foundation
22:15 – 22:30 : Apple Busakorn (rumPUREE-World Dance Studio) sharing her recent experience across Africa
22:30 – 22:45 : Performances
22;45 until late : Afro-latin and Caribbean music and dance