AFROPAN INTERNATIONAL in Gabon, AFRICA!

[Kerry-Ann Wright]

AFROPAN makes history yet again!


Find more photos like this on When Steel Talks




Afropan Steelband, the oldest and most successful steelband in Canada, is making history yet again this August, as the first Canadian steelband to travel to Gabon, Africa for the purpose of performing.

Gabon is one of the 18 African nations celebrating 50 years of independence in 2010, and are marking the occasion with their inaugural Carnival celebrating their vast multiculturalism. Afropan is honoured that the government of Gabon reached out to them to be part of the festivities, and is proud to represent Toronto, and Canada abroad.

The 24 players will leave on August 11th - August 18. This is Afropan's second trip abroad in as many years; in 2009 the Bermudian government invited Afropan also to help celebrate their anniversary of independence.

**Article thanks to www.toronto-lime.com

**Photos thanks to Tony "The Sniper" Pierre

[Kerry-Ann Wright]

As of right now Afropan has a couple of community programs working on in toronto, so to answer your question, no we are not planning any programs for Gabon, as of yet :o) that is a wonderful idea though and I will be sure to share that with our steering committee ! Thanks for the input Hameed :oP

[Hameed Shaqq]

Now that Afropan has created history, Is AFROPAN planning any music in schools projects in Gabon for the development of Steelbands in Africa. PAN cab play Gabon,s music too.

[Shawn Thwaites]

Congrats this is what pan should be doing year round.