The Sun of West Africa Comes to Orléans!

Friday, February 6, 2026
📍 Shenkman Arts Centre (Centre des arts Shenkman)

Come experience a true sensory journey to the heart of Africa’s coasts with Le Soleil d’Afrique de l’Ouest à Orléans. Immerse yourself in a warm, welcoming atmosphere as we celebrate cultural richness and living traditions.
⚠️ LIMITED SPOTS — buy your tickets in advance!

🎉 Program Highlights

4:00 PM
💃 Festive welcome with lively music, bissap juice (hibiscus drink), and toffees (African candies made from heated sweetened condensed milk)

4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
🪇 Artisan workshops (braiding, traditional fashion show, discovery of musical instruments)

5:30 PM
🥘 Delicious meal served by Doumbia’s Kitchen (included with your ticket):
• Thiep (flavorful rice, fish, and vegetable stew)
• Alloco (fried plantains)
• Puff-Puff (fried dough balls)

7:30 PM
🎤 Performance by Djely Tapa, award-winning artist with a powerful voice, blending Manding heritage with contemporary sounds

🎟️ One ticket for a full, immersive, and unforgettable evening where culture, emotion, and celebration come together.
As the graduating PR students from Collège La Cité would say: #WeWantSomeSun — and if that’s you too, get your tickets here:
👉 urlr.me/DgZ3XE

This event is made possible thanks to the financial support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation and Canadian Heritage.