The Ministry of Culture is hosting tonight the “Back to Our Roots” free concert as part of the celebrations for the country's Afro-descendants.

The performance aims to celebrate the rich roots of Afro-Costa Rican culture performing Limón's Township Band under the direction of Ana Pamela Goyenaga González. The show will also feature the Kawe Calypso band and the Afro-Costa Rican dance group Dancestra.

The concert will include a screening of the documentary “Back to Our Roots,” produced by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). This film spotlights the struggles and achievements of Afro-descendant people in Costa Rica and globally, using calypso music to unite and strengthen cultural identity.

The free event will be held on Wednesday, August 21, at 7 p.m. at the Alberto Cañas Theater located in the Antigua Aduana Event Center in downtown San José.

Those interested in reserving a seat should email their full name and phone number at produccion@bandas.go.cr or via WhatsApp at 8354-8210.

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