Uthango Social Investments, an NGO based in Capetown South Africa, is partnering with French telecommunications company Orange to present the first Africa Day in Second Life on Thursday, April 24 from 10:00 to 18:00 SLT/PST.

Africa Day in Second Life is a celebration of African content development in virtual worlds and access to technology. The first event includes a mini-conference, live music performances, art exhibitions, field trips to pro-African communities in Second Life and the opening of a virtual social space and dance club called African Rain.

To view a complete schedule of events, please visit Uthango's Virtual Africa blog or visit the Orange Island website.

Location

This event is taking place in the virtual world of Second Life. Click the links below for a direct teleport to the event venue.

To visit the events on Orange Island – SLURL: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Orange%201/195/134/31

To visit Virtual Africa – SLURL: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Virtual%20Africa/140/84/23 />

When to go

24/4/2008

How much

FREE

Link

http://slafrica.wordpress.com

Contact info

E-mail a.recreant@gmail.com or IM Alanagh Recreant in Second Life

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