The Harambeecouver Multicultural, Diversity, and Reconciliation Fest/Parade (HMC’23), is a free event that brings the sounds of Africa, both traditional and contemporary to Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza in the summer of 2023.  From Kizomba, Rhumba, Ndombolo, Zouk, Steal Drum, and Amapiano, our Cultural festival programming includes performing arts, visual arts, literary arts, interdisciplinary arts, crafts, expressions of cultural identity, Marathon, Diversity Soccer tournaments needing Clubs and or Leagues to participate, Exhibitor, Vendor and Talents

We believe in the power of solidarity, which helps us build bridges, uniting a stronger, more caring, and inclusive society, the event reaches a diverse group of people from all origins, backgrounds, and of all ages, who share values of creativity, wonder, and community that cements traditions and customs filled with courage and strength of purpose.  We delight, inspire, and educate through dancing, storytelling, celebrating a community, etc., and sharing lived and educational experiences.   The festival will provide tourism benefits to our city.   Additionally, we will promote Reconciliation through the African Folk Festival Vancouver which is coming in 2024, to mark the end of the UN Decade for the People of African Descent.