On Saturday March 30, 2019, the Association of African Students Udmurtia (AASU) organized an independence day celebration for the peoples of Gambia, Ghana and Namibia who celebrated their independence day on 18 February, 6 March and 21 March respectively at House of People's Friendship. Our special attendees included Yakubu Abdul and Akinlade Olusola (Patrons); Maria Tsareva, an officer of House of People's Friendship and Gabriela Maror (curator) from Kalashnikov ISTU; and a total number of 15 African students from Ghana, South Africa, Nigeria, Liberia, The Gambia and Namibia were presented at the event.
As part of the program outline, Ghana and Namibia showed a presentation of their countries with respect to culture, language, food and a little touch on their history. During the event, the attendees shared their opinions and suggestions on how they could help make their nation great and strong with their knowledge being acquired. At the end of the event there was a refreshment and attendees were able to interact with one another.
In a nutshell the occasion was successful, thanks to the president Christopher Annison with his executive team and all members present who contributed to its success. Also, a special thanks goes to the curators who made time out of their busy schedule to be with us and Tatiana Savchenko, director of International Education Center in UdSU who made it possible for the occasion to take place at House of People's Friendship.
The text is provided by Isha Ofeibea Dodoo
