A celebration of literature and African Culture

 UniMAC Hosts Annual Book Exhibition 


"The UniMAC Hosts Its Annual Book Exhibition" was an article that appeared in The Cape Times' July 14, 2002 issue. At this event, Level 200 students displayed books that they had written during their second semester of work in Level 100. The exhibition, which was held in two sessions--morning and evening--gave students an opportunity to present their literary works while noting the rich diversity of African cultures.

The books were exhibited with the kind of titles and cover designs that you might expect in a professional publishing house; no one was permitted to look inside these works themselves. The picture show was fodder for future writers in Level 100, who next semester will be heading out on their own book-writing adventure before showing their collections to the world in Level 200.

Apart from this book festival, the evening session consisted of colourful cultural performances from several African countries. One particularly striking performance was a seminar on Moroccan heritage by Level 200 students. Dressed in traditional Moroccan clothes, the students perfomed an adaption of Rhythm of Life - a story that discusses themes like love, tradition, and self-awareness. The story focused on Yazid, who measured life in seconds but was won over by good influences to accept its spontaneity through Amina's having come into his life.

Apart from the Moroccan performance, other students put on shows about the customs of different African nations. These performances used dance, music, and storytelling to recreate life in various cultures. "The performances were truly gorgeous," said one member of the audience. "It felt as if we were traveling around Africa within one evening, enjoying all kinds of different traditions."

Level 100 students also had the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities in French with lively performances, exemplifying UniMAC's commitment to multilingual education.

A student who took part in the event reflected, "This exhibition is just a new milestone for us. To see our work exhibited and performed before an audience makes all the hard work worth it."

For many students--especially those at Level 100--the exhibition was instructive. “Attending this event has helped me appreciate the process of writing books better,” observed one student. “It has given me ideas for my own future book exhibition in Level 200.”

The UniMAC annual book exhibition serves as a prime platform for fostering creativity, storytelling, and cultural celebration. As the event came to a close, there was every sign that students would be inspired by the tradition to continue producing their own literary and artistic expressions in future years.



Tetteh Abena Korkor Paulina Sumney

paulinatettehsumney@gmail.com

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