Windhoek — Various European countries organise the first edition of the Europe Festival in Windhoek. They will present Europe's cultural variety by organising several events that will appeal to all senses: See, hear, taste and experience Europe.

The programme will be as follows:

•  An opening ceremony on the November 16 from 18h30, at the FNCC, that will include a music concert, a performance of clowns and delicacies prepared by Europeans chefs.

•  The exhibition Europe's diversity will be opened on the November 19 at 11h00, at the Goethe-Centre.

• A series of 4 European movies broadcast at the FNCC and the Goethe Centre.

Friday November 16, from 18h30 at the FNCC:

On the occasion of the opening of the European Arts Festival, the FNCC hosts a concert by Belgian pop songwriter and musician Tom Helsen,  who presented his fourth album earlier this year.

There will also be a performance by the Spanish NGO Clowns Without Borders. These professionals dedicate their free time to clowning and doing magic for underprivileged children in the world.

The opening will also be a fantastic opportunity to discover and enjoy delicacies prepared by European chefs and served during the event.

Fee: N$20 including concert and food.

Monday November 19 to Friday, November 23:

The Europe's diversity exhibition is an extraordinary occasion to learn more about European diversity in terms of history, languages, traditions and art. Come and have a look at the presentation of 27 European countries.

Fee: Free entrance

Opening hours: 0900h- 12h30

Opening: Monday November 19, 11h00, at the Goethe-Centre

19h00 at the FNCC:

Cinema - As it is in heaven

Drama/Romance by Kay Pollak, Sweden, 2004, 132 min, Swedish with English subtitles. Nominated for the

Oscars

Plot outline: A successful international conductor suddenly interrupts his career and returns alone to his childhood village in Norrland.

Fee: N$5

Tuesday November 20, 19h00 at the Goethe-Centre:

Cinema - Amarcord

Drama/Comedy by Frederico Fellini, Italy, 1974, 127 min, Italian with English subtitles

Plot outline: A portrait of provincial Italy during the fascist period.

Fee: N$5

Wednesday November 21, 19h00 at the FNCC:

Cinema - Any way the wind blows

Comedy / Drama by Tom Barman, Belgium, 2003, 127 min, Flemish / Dutch / French with English subtitles

Plot outline: Eight people's life during a summer day in Antwerp.

Fee: N$5

Thursday November 22, 19h00 at the Goethe-Centre:

Cinema - Kontroll

Thriller by Nimród Antal, Hungary, 2003, 111 min, Hungarian with English subtitles

Plot outline: The story of a strange young man, Bulcsú, and his fellow inspectors.

Fee: N$5