Enlarge the image ↗Africa. a New Humanism
Africa. un nuovo umanesimo
- Sun 18 October 2026
- Cantieri Teatrali Koreja, Lecce (LE)
Description
Automatically translated from Italian.
🌍 Africa. A New Humanism 🌍 returns to Lecce for an exciting evening of art and contemporary thought! Join us at Cantieri Teatrali Koreja on 18 October 2026 for the third edition of Open Dance, where we’ll explore Africa as a rising continent, full of energy and transformation. Discover how visionary artists challenge stereotypes and established narratives to build a new, inclusive and dynamic humanism.\n\n🎭 Evening Program:\n\n- 7:00 pm: Dialogue on art, identity and contemporaneity with Roberto Castello, Soukaina Kotni, Somie Murigu, Andrea Pignataro and Ablaye Seye.\n- 8:45 pm: “Bambu 2026” – a vibrant performance of African dance and theatre, performed by Linda Sarki Johnson, Stéphanie Mwamba and Diana Odhiambo, curated by Roberto Castello.\n\nDon’t miss the chance to witness a culture in evolution through thrilling performances and profound reflections. Tickets available from €8. For information, contact 0832/242000.
Original text in Italian
🌍 Africa. Un Nuovo Umanesimo 🌍 torna a Lecce per un'emozionante serata di arte e pensiero contemporaneo! Unisciti a noi ai Cantieri Teatrali Koreja il 18 ottobre 2026 per il terzo appuntamento di Open Dance, dove esploreremo l'Africa come continente in crescita, pieno di energia e cambiamenti. Scopri come artisti visionari sfidano stereotipi e narrazioni consolidate per costruire un nuovo umanesimo, inclusivo e dinamico.
🎭 Programma della serata:
- Ore 19: Dialogo su arte, identità e contemporaneità con Roberto Castello, Soukaina Kotni, Somie Murigu, Andrea Pignataro e Ablaye Seye.
- Ore 20.45: "Bambu 2026" – una vibrante performance di danza e teatro africano, interpretata da Linda Sarki Johnson, Stéphanie Mwamba e Diana Odhiambo, a cura di Roberto Castello.
Non perdere l'opportunità di osservare insieme una cultura in evoluzione attraverso performance entusiasmanti e riflessioni profonde. Biglietti disponibili a partire da 8 euro. Per informazioni, contatta il numero 0832/242000.
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