A trip to Womad, World of Music and Dance is back again with great multi-talented performers from across the globe. After its last year’s success, it has once again dived into the river of Abu Dhabi events. This time it includes Damian Marley, Zawose family, of the greatest and popular musical families in Africa and Femi Kuti who has pioneered the Afrobeat sound. This cultural and a family friendly event is being hosted in Abu Dhabi and will last for three days. Go and attend of for free as it’s a must visit for all mums, dads and kids those who really want to expand their horizons in the world of music.
This grand cultural event starts from April 22nd to April 24th 2010.
Listed below are some of the popular events which will take place in this family event:
Dubai Drums:
This is a family friendly drum and percussion sessions which are much awaited. Those who will attend can definitely fee the rhythm and it has always been a popular choice.
Children’s Workshop Tent:
Under this tent you will find variety of activities taking place every evening with groups of artists. The young talent learns to create costumes, masks, head dresses and other artworks.
Taste the World:
This is a part of the event where various artists prepare and cook some of their traditional cuisines. Therefore, it’s the best part of the event for foodies.
Brown Monkey Graffitti:
During the festival nights, the crew of the Brown Monkey transforms the entire event into even more vivacious. Special sessions are provided to little scribblers.
Taking Shape and Dot to Dot:
These UK groups are creative genius as they will build some fabulous structures for friends and family or you can invite them to create an individual masterpiece which you can take along with you.
This amazing event is about to begin, so get ready to grove at this fun filled Womad in the UAE.


