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Poetic Recital Of The Ashanti ( Ghana ) Princes In The Uk ( 1836 )

at

Kensington Town Hall (Phillimore Walk part of Town Hall)

London

Saturday 2nd of December 2023

13:45

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Description

A poetic recital for charity of my forefathers in the 19th century ( the two Ashanti Princes ) who were sent from Manhyia Palace (Kumasi , Ghana ) in 1836 by the Ashanti King Osei Yaw Akoto to be educated in the United Kingdom as part of a negotiation between the two Kingdoms. Prince Owusu - Ansah attended the coronation of Queen Victoria in 1838. The Queen also requested to see Prince Owusu Ansah to bid farewell before returning to the Gold coast (Ghana) .
It would be an afternoon of recitals ( educative) and a celebration of Anglo - Ashanti history with drinks and canapes plus a number of classical music performances from Handel , Mozart, Bach, Beethoven played in the background. There would also be a traditional Ashanti dance ( Adowa ) performances .
Some art work / paintings from local artist would also be on display .

Kensington Town Hall

Venue Type

Town Hall

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Description

Hornton Street,

Kensington,

Greater London,

England,

W8 7NX.

Sorry, This Event is in the past!

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