{"id":85,"date":"2017-10-13T11:42:09","date_gmt":"2017-10-13T10:42:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/10.202.100.126\/gb\/en\/blog\/?p=85"},"modified":"2017-10-13T15:26:42","modified_gmt":"2017-10-13T14:26:42","slug":"its-africa-on-the-square-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lebara.co.uk\/lv\/its-africa-on-the-square-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Tagad ir \u0100frikas laiks laukum\u0101!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.lebara.co.uk\/lv\/its-africa-on-the-square-time\/#Explore_the_vibrant_celebration_here\" >Explore the vibrant celebration here<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.lebara.co.uk\/lv\/its-africa-on-the-square-time\/#Dance_to_African_Music\" >Dance to African Music<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.lebara.co.uk\/lv\/its-africa-on-the-square-time\/#Enjoy_African_Arts_more_activities\" >Enjoy African Arts &amp; more activities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.lebara.co.uk\/lv\/its-africa-on-the-square-time\/#Eat_African_Food\" >Eat African Food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.lebara.co.uk\/lv\/its-africa-on-the-square-time\/#Your_African_Connections\" >Your African Connections<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_the_vibrant_celebration_here\"><\/span>Explore the vibrant celebration here<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Ready, set, dance! And eat! And sing! October is an eventful month, especially in a busy place like London, and one of the events we want to highlight this Black History Month is\u2026 *suspense*&#8230; you guessed it: Africa on the Square!<\/p>\n<p>Happening on October 14th, Africa on the Square is one of Europe\u2019s biggest celebrations of all things African. Last year, over 25,000 people attended this event to celebrate the positive influence that the African community has had on London and the U.K. over the years. So,\u00a0 this year\u2019s event can only be bigger and better! The entire continent will be represented through some of the best African music, arts, and <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.lebara.co.uk\/lv\/the-top-7-recipe-apps\/\">food<\/a>. And of course, we\u2019ll be there with plenty of activities for you to get involved with. So, don\u2019t forget to pop by the Lebara <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.lebara.co.uk\/lv\/the-iphone-13-our-guide\/\">Mobile<\/a> stall too to find more about how you can call Ghana and call Nigeria \u00a0on the day for less!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dance_to_African_Music\"><\/span>Dance to African Music<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What can you look forward to? Well, there will be DJs and live music playing at all times to keep you entertained throughout the day. How else will you get that party rhythm going? There\u2019s an exciting line up of singers, musicians and dance performances representing rhythms from all corners of the continent, including BBC Radio 1Xtra presenter DJ Edu.<\/p>\n<p>AND for all aspiring singers out there, this one\u2019s for you: there\u2019s a talent show you can enter on the day. This is your time to shine! The lucky winner is in for a chance to be featured in the official 2017 Africa on the Square highlights video, get booked for a performance at next year\u2019s event and will go home with a \u00a3200 &#8211; yes, that\u2019s right &#8211; \u00a3200 prize!<\/p>\n<p>On top of all the musical activities happening on stage, (quite literally) off stage, there will be West African drumming and dance workshops for you to learn more about music from the region. So bring your best moves, join the circle, and to try your hand at a traditional West African dance! Amongst all the excitement, find out more on the day about how you can get cheap <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.lebara.co.uk\/lv\/how-to-choose-a-sim-for-international-calls\/\">international calls<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enjoy_African_Arts_more_activities\"><\/span>Enjoy African Arts &amp; more activities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Away from the stage, there will be lots of other fun activities for the whole family to get involved with. Kids will <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.lebara.co.uk\/lv\/the-best-apps-for-couples-in-a-long-distance-relationship\/\">love<\/a> making their own animal masks, attend the jewellery and bead making workshops, try screen printing, and get the chance to make their own mosaic art to take home. Oh, and by the way kids, while you\u2019re busy creating at one of the workshops, you can send your parents away to enjoy some dance or sports fun!<\/p>\n<p>Yes, sport fans, don\u2019t worry, you won\u2019t be left out! West African players and Jolof Sports Club will be providing free football workshops for you to take part in. Plus, after all that exercise has you worn out, you can relax with a visit to the massage stall for a quick (yet incredibly effective) shoulder message, or call Nigeria or call Ghana to say hello to loved ones back in Africa.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-86 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/10.202.100.126\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/lebara-africa-2.png\" alt=\"Lebara - AFrica on Square 2017\" width=\"532\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lebara.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/lebara-africa-2.png 655w, https:\/\/blog.lebara.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/lebara-africa-2-336x300.png 336w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eat_African_Food\"><\/span>Eat African Food<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Singing, dancing and creating is fun, but a celebration is not a celebration, until food is involved. Yes, there will there be FOOD! An African food market is included in the Africa on the Square program, so get your bellies ready for some of the best traditional African recipes. There\u2019ll be delicacies from Sudan, Cameroon, Morocco and everywhere in between, so this might be a good time to finally put an end to the Nigerian vs. Ghanaian Jollof Rice debate. Plus there\u2019s plenty of opportunities to enjoy your favorite dishes and also try something delicious for the first time.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_African_Connections\"><\/span>Your African Connections<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In between all that eating and the dancing, don\u2019t forget to make some time to come by our stall at the festival! Or, find time for a call home with our great rates. We\u2019d love to hear more about all the fun you and your friends have had on the day. Our favourite <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.lebara.co.uk\/lv\/how-to-cut-the-cost-of-international-calls-on-a-mobile-phone\/\">international<\/a> connection stories will even be featured across our social media for others to celebrate and enjoy &#8211; so get ready to become Instafamous!<\/p>\n<p>While you\u2019re here, don\u2019t forget to ask us about our Ghana and Nigeria deals, as we\u2019re always happy to help you stay connected to your overseas friends and family.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>As the Lebara Mobile team is made up of employees from 62 countries, we know that calling home shouldn\u2019t have limits. We now offer unlimited calls to 40 countries, including calls to Ghana and Nigeria for just \u00a310\/month. Click here for more information &#8211; [link]<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Twitter- <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/IntUnlimitedCalls\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/IntUnlimitedCalls<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Facebook- <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/UnlimitedIntCalls\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/UnlimitedIntCalls<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Iepaz\u012bstieties ar spilgtajiem sv\u0113tkiem \u0161eit Gatavs, gatavs, dejot! Un \u0113diet! Un dziediet! Oktobris ir notikumiem bag\u0101ts m\u0113nesis, jo \u012bpa\u0161i t\u0101d\u0101 aiz\u0146emt\u0101 viet\u0101 k\u0101 Londona, un viens no notikumiem, ko v\u0113lamies izcelt \u0161aj\u0101 Meln\u0101s v\u0113stures m\u0113nes\u012b, ir... *suspenss*... j\u016bs uzmin\u0113j\u0101t: Africa on the Square! \u0100frika laukum\u0101 notiks 14. oktobr\u012b...<\/p>\n<div><a class=\"read-more button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.lebara.co.uk\/lv\/its-africa-on-the-square-time\/\">Las\u012bt vair\u0101k<\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":90,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[8,9,12,10,11],"class_list":["post-85","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lebara-news","tag-africa-on-square","tag-africa-on-square-2017","tag-lebara-africa-on-square","tag-lebara-mobile","tag-lebara-uk","clearfix",false],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.lebara.co.uk\/lv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/85","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.lebara.co.uk\/lv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.lebara.co.uk\/lv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.lebara.co.uk\/lv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.lebara.co.uk\/lv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=85"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/blog.lebara.co.uk\/lv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/85\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":91,"href":"https:\/\/blog.lebara.co.uk\/lv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/85\/revisions\/91"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.lebara.co.uk\/lv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/90"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.lebara.co.uk\/lv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=85"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.lebara.co.uk\/lv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=85"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.lebara.co.uk\/lv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=85"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}