11th - 17th OF AUGUST 2010

ACCRA, GHANA

THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL JAYNII FOLKLORE FESTIVAL
It is live in Accra! It is going to be magical! A genuine experience!

All the five continents gathering at the centre of the world to produce rhythms of the planet.

During these eight days, JayNii hosts performers from the five continents of the world on indoor and outdoor stages, runs intimate hands-on workshops and tours to different historic and interesting places

Meet the warm and ever smiling people of Ghana amidst a colourful and electrifying atmosphere as you enjoy good music, meet new friends and cool down at serene JayNii Beach

Understanding culture helps one to show reverence to the past, experience the now and imagine the future

Join us as we move together amidst and beyond the music and dance

Thank you,

Emmanuel Quartey
President
JayNii
Tel - 00233 277 117 286
Tel - 00233 264 117 286

THEME: Promoting unity and development through arts and culture

CONCEPT: JayNii hosts performers from the five continents of the world on indoor and outdoor stages, runs intimate hands-on workshops and tours to different historic and interesting places.

OBJECTIVES OF THE FESTIVAL:
Promoting peace and unity through acceptance of one another's culture.
Enabling people to appreciate their cultural values, gain understanding, acquire knowledge and develop skills for living in a globally independent and culturally diverse world.
Exploring, instilling, developing, preserving and promoting arts and culture, thereby exposing the rich cultures of the world.
Job creation, entertainment, education and development through arts and culture.
Providing our young ones the platform to utilize their skills.
Promoting artists and their work.
Establishing and promoting cultural exchange.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FESTIVAL:
The festival shall provide accommodation and feed.
Inland transportation (to and from the airport.
Tour to historic and interesting sites (tour guide accompanied).

RESPONSIBILITIES OF PARTICIPATING GROUPS:
Groups are to take care of their airfares.
Bring their wares and CDs for sale.
Prepare 10 - 30 minutes shows.
Bring country's flag and national anthem.
Come a day before the festival and leave a day after. Those who wish to stay longer should arrange with the festival in time.
Group membership should not exceed 20. 10 is most welcomed.