BCA || BRISTOL CAMEROONIANS ASSOCIATION

 Culture is characterised by language, rites, identifications symbols , dressing code , rituals.  BCA value  diversity represented by multiple traditions coexisting in Cameroon.

BCA is apolitical,  Cameroonians residing in Bristol and its vicinity and has the following  cultural aims:

  1. To nurture and consolidate a sense of solidarity and fraternity amongst its members by providing moral or material support.
  2. To promote the Cameroonian culture in the United Kingdom and foster the spirit of integration with other communities.
  3. To support certain good will causes in Cameroon and in the UK.

The association undertakes the following activities:

  1. We organise regular monthly meetings with free food and drinks after each meeting.
  2. Once a year, we organise children’s Christmas party to present gifts to member’s children as well as other children from black minority ethnic (BME) groups in Bristol and its vicinity.
  3. Launch of BCA annual newsletter entitled ‘HERITAGE’ usually in December.
  4. We organise weekly football activities during summer, picnic and day trips.
  5. Once a year we organise a day event to celebrate the National Day of Cameroon with different activities including:
  • Exhibitions of Cameroonian art and artisanal works (sculpture, pottery, poetry, theatre, etc) and traditional outfits;
  • Round table workshops and presentations about the flora and fauna of Cameroon;
  • Traditional dance and drumming percussion;
  • Gala night and gastronomic display of Cameroonian dishes;
  • Fashion parade for children and adult with different traditional outfits in association with other nationalities in Bristol and its vicinity;
  • Debate and Football games.

Our culture is also defined by the type of food we cook and enjoy!

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