Pictures: Kilkenny celebrates Africa Day with music and feasting

Africa Day saw a party atmosphere descend on The Parade in the city as people came together under the theme Ubuntu – “I am because we are”.

As well as children's drumming workshops there was live music, Afrodance and Afrocuisine as Kilkenny bathed in glorious sunshine. Africa Day is an international day that commemorates the foundation of the African Union and celebrates the people and culture of African countries.