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IN PHOTOS: Africa Day returns to Cluj with music, dance, food and cultural activities

Africa Day returned to Cluj with music, dance, food, exhibitions and family activities at the Transylvanian Ethnographic Museum.

By Aaron Roberts

Updated 1 min read

Women in white dancing with a man in gold robes as a circle of people watch

Africa Day returned to Cluj-Napoca in 2026, bringing music, dance, traditional food, exhibitions and family-friendly activities to the courtyard of the Transylvanian Ethnographic Museum.

Ziua Africii 2026 - Africa Day 2026 - Journée d'Afrique 2026
Ziua Africii 2026 - Africa Day 2026 - Journée d'Afrique 2026

The event took place on 16 May, from 14:00, at the museum on Strada Memorandumului 21, and was organised by the African Partnership Group. The photos below capture the atmosphere of the day.

Africa Day is internationally marked on 25 May, the date connected to the founding of the Organization of African Unity in 1963, which later became the African Union. In Cluj, the event has developed into a local celebration of culture, community and intercultural exchange.

This year’s programme included cultural performances, traditional cuisine, a photography and ceramics exhibition, creative workshops for children and educational activities. Visitors could also enjoy African music, dance and a live DJ set in the museum courtyard.

Organised in Cluj since 2014, Africa Day has become a familiar part of the city’s cultural calendar and a visible celebration of Cluj’s African community. The event aims to create a welcoming space for dialogue, mutual understanding and connection between the African community and the wider public in Cluj-Napoca.

The event is presented as a celebration of unity, diversity and inclusion, while also offering visitors a chance to experience music, food, movement and cultural traditions from across the African continent.

Everyone is welcome, regardless of background. Whether you are part of Cluj’s African community, an international resident, a student, a local family or simply curious to learn more, Africa Day is open to all.

For those interested in Cluj’s international communities, the event offers a relaxed and accessible way to meet people, enjoy performances and learn more about the cultural diversity already present in the city.

Photos: ALR Photography

Man and woman playing djembe drums outdoors at Africa Day in Cluj
Man in a hat playing a djembe drum beside a microphone at Africa Day in Cluj
Woman playing a drum on a wooden stand at Africa Day in Cluj
Woman with long dark hair dancing among a crowd at Africa Day in Cluj
Dancer in a headwrap and white vest performing next to a Guinea flag sign at Africa Day
Men in traditional African patterned clothing standing in the crowd at Africa Day in Cluj
Smiling man in a striped traditional robe and cap dancing at Africa Day in Cluj
Woman carrying a little girl on her shoulders in the crowd at Africa Day
Crowd dancing together on a cobbled courtyard at Africa Day in Cluj
Bearded man in an orange top speaking into a microphone at Africa Day
Women in white clapping in the audience at Africa Day in Cluj
Dancers in colourful wraps embracing as onlookers watch at Africa Day in Cluj
Group in traditional and casual clothes gathered under a Cameroon flag sign at Africa Day
Crowd gathered in a courtyard in front of a covered stage at Africa Day in Cluj
Musicians playing drums and electronics on stage as seen from behind at Africa Day
Dancers in white with colourful African wraps performing before a crowd at Africa Day
Dance group in white with patterned sashes performing in a courtyard as spectators film
Musicians with djembes, balafon and other drums performing on a covered stage at Africa Day
Women dancers in white raising their arms during a dance at Africa Day in Cluj
Crowd watching musicians on a stage in a tree-shaded courtyard at Africa Day
Three women in white with patterned sashes dancing with raised arms at Africa Day
Dancers in white and colourful wraps moving together in front of the stage at Africa Day
Dancers in white tops and patterned sashes performing a routine at Africa Day in Cluj
Large crowd filling a courtyard in front of the stage at Africa Day in Cluj
Male dancer leading women dancers in white and patterned wraps at Africa Day
Dance group performing low steps in front of the stage as spectators film at Africa Day
Dancers holding hands and raising arms in a line after their performance at Africa Day
Crowd watching from the courtyard, seen from above, at Africa Day in Cluj
Zumba instructors in orange and pink leading a dance on stage at Africa Day
Women dancing together in a public Zumba session in the courtyard at Africa Day
Crowd of people in traditional and casual dress mingling at Africa Day in Cluj
Couple with a child on the man's shoulders and a pushchair in the crowd at Africa Day
Woman in a red traditional dress and headpiece singing on stage at Africa Day
Woman with a flower in her hair dancing in the crowd at Africa Day
People in colourful clothes gathered by a banner in the courtyard at Africa Day
Woman with red hair and a backpack watching the stage from the crowd at Africa Day
Men in traditional African robes greeting each other in the crowd at Africa Day
Crowd gathered near a bust in a tree-shaded courtyard at Africa Day in Cluj
Two men in embroidered traditional outfits watching the performances at Africa Day
Woman with long red hair filming the stage on her phone at Africa Day
Smiling man in sunglasses, embroidered tunic and feathered cap holding a bottle at Africa Day
Spectators standing in the crowd on a cobbled courtyard at Africa Day, seen from above
Men in traditional robes holding a Guinea flag sign in the crowd at Africa Day
Crowd around the Romulus Vuia bust in a leafy courtyard at Africa Day in Cluj
Two women in red and blue patterned dresses chatting at Africa Day in Cluj
Families and children watching from the crowd at Africa Day, seen from above
Women chatting in the crowd on a cobbled courtyard at Africa Day
Mixed crowd of young people, some in traditional dress, at Africa Day in Cluj
Men in red caps and embroidered outfits standing with others under trees at Africa Day
Crowd of people standing among trees and greenery at Africa Day in Cluj
Woman with bright orange hair and a cat tote bag in the crowd at Africa Day
Crowd mingling and taking selfies, with a man in a traditional robe, at Africa Day
Smiling woman with red hair holding a drink can, chatting with friends at Africa Day
Crowd standing beneath trees watching the performances at Africa Day in Cluj
Large crowd on a cobbled courtyard seen from above at Africa Day in Cluj
Zumba instructors in bright T-shirts dancing on stage at Africa Day
People following a Zumba routine led from the stage at Africa Day in Cluj
Woman in a blue IOM UN Migration polo shirt seen from behind at Africa Day
Adults and children dancing together in a leafy courtyard at Africa Day
Children colouring and drawing at a table during a craft workshop at Africa Day
Children colouring African-themed pictures at a craft table at Africa Day
Instructor in orange leading a crowd in a Zumba dance from the stage at Africa Day
Children busy drawing and colouring around a crowded table at Africa Day
Woman in traditional dress braiding a smiling young woman's hair at Africa Day
Hairdresser styling a little girl's hair at a braiding stall at Africa Day
Boy with orange face paint and a patterned shirt at Africa Day in Cluj
Toddler standing on the grass beside a woman in a denim skirt at Africa Day
Crowd filling a sunny courtyard in front of the stage at Africa Day in Cluj
Women and children dancing in the courtyard during a Zumba session at Africa Day
Takeaway food tubs with printed lids stacked on a table at Africa Day
Tubs of jollof-style rice with chicken seen from above at Africa Day
Man in a white shirt and sunglasses selling beauty products at a stall at Africa Day
Women in bright T-shirts dancing with fists raised on stage at Africa Day
Zumba instructors leading the courtyard crowd, seen from behind the stage at Africa Day
Woman in an embroidered top holding hands in a dancing crowd at Africa Day
Man with dreadlocks and sunglasses in a long white robe walking through Africa Day
Hair and skin care products lined up on a wooden stall at Africa Day
Ochre pottery mugs, vases and bowls with African figure designs on a stall at Africa Day
Table of African country flag cards, tote bags and a book at Africa Day
Woman in a beaded headdress and white skirt smiling beside a friend at Africa Day
Smiling man in a cap and pink checked jacket waving at a table at Africa Day
Man in a golden robe and headwrap taking a photo by the courtyard tables at Africa Day
Women chatting at a standing table under African flags at Africa Day
Man in a patterned shirt and cap dancing with a woman in orange at Africa Day
Man in an embroidered Cameroonian-style cap and tunic in the crowd at Africa Day
Dense crowd of people of many backgrounds in a courtyard at Africa Day in Cluj
Visitors chatting near food stalls under a line of African flags at Africa Day
Men in traditional robes dancing in a procession across the courtyard at Africa Day
Two men in golden traditional robes kneeling on the cobbles during a dance at Africa Day
Men in traditional African robes dancing in a circle of spectators at Africa Day
Man in a patterned top and cap singing and dancing before the crowd at Africa Day
Man in a striped traditional robe and cap dancing among others at Africa Day
Group in traditional robes dancing in the courtyard watched by a crowd at Africa Day
Man in a striped robe and embroidered cap dancing at Africa Day in Cluj
Women having their hair braided at a hair stall at Africa Day in Cluj
Visitors chatting in a crowded courtyard at Africa Day in Cluj
Large crowd gathered in a sunny courtyard under an archway at Africa Day
Man in golden robes dancing with a Guinea flag sign as visitors watch
Bearded man in a grey tunic checking his phone beside a speaker
Performer in white vest and red-patterned wrapper singing into a microphone before drummers
Singer with a microphone dancing as a woman waves the Nigerian flag behind him
Woman in colourful African print clothing waving a Nigerian flag in front of the stage
Close-up of a woman in a patterned headwrap and shawl raising a Nigerian flag
Man in a red cap and beads playing a wooden percussion instrument at Africa Day
Smiling dancer in a white vest and patterned wrapper with face paint, crowd behind
Man in golden clothes dancing on the stage edge holding a country sign on a pole
Man in golden robes leaping with a Guinea flag sign in front of the crowd
Two male dancers in white vests and wrappers facing off in a traditional dance
Two dancers crouching face to face as a man in a striped cap watches between them
Three male dancers in traditional wrappers performing energetic moves before drummers
Two dancers in white vests and raffia skirts shaking hands after their performance
Two male dancers hugging warmly in front of the stage
Two smiling dancers in white vests and wrappers with other performers behind them
Two drummers seated in front of the stage, one on a djembe, children watching behind
Drummer in white top, striped cap and coral beads playing a djembe
Two seated drummers in traditional clothes performing with spectators behind them
Wide view of a dancer in a pink wrapper in a tree-shaded courtyard ringed by spectators
Performer with braids singing into a microphone beside a bearded man in grey
Women in colourful African dress dancing in the crowd near a Nigerian flag
Man in a grey knitted hat and face paint playing drums, seen from behind
Two drummers in striped caps and face paint playing drums among the crowd
Drummer in a grey knitted hat and white face paint clapping as he plays
Man in a red patterned tunic and striped cap playing a wooden instrument
Woman with an afro and blue tie-dye dress dancing with an orange fan
Young woman in coral beads and a red outfit dancing with a fan in the crowd
Men in green traditional clothing dancing in the crowd with a Nigerian flag
Men in red caps and white traditional outfits arriving through the crowd with a flag
Smiling woman with braids and white face paint in an orange top
Men in traditional caps and robes greeting each other in a crowded archway
Woman with long curly hair in an orange and black print top, seen from behind
Man in a patterned outfit and cap dancing in the crowd holding a cane
Dancers performing on cobblestones before the stage in a leafy courtyard
Women laughing and dancing in the crowd in colourful African print outfits
Woman with an afro and a Nigerian flag draped on her shoulders cheering with friends
Woman wrapped in a Nigerian flag dancing among friends in the crowd
Smiling men in red caps, white traditional tunics and bead necklaces
Dancer in white vest and pink wrapper lifting another performer in front of the stage
Drummers in striped caps laughing as they play together
Woman with an afro and a Nigerian flag round her shoulders smiling
Young woman in the crowd smiling among people in traditional caps and clothing
Smiling woman in a red headband and coral beads holding a fan in the crowd
Two male dancers grappling in a traditional wrestling dance before the stage
Dancer pinning another performer on the cobblestones during a wrestling dance
Wrestling dance with one performer on the ground as the crowd and drummers watch
Dancers in white vests and raffia skirts circling in front of the stage
Crowd of spectators with a performer in a colourful headdress in the foreground
Two male dancers in wrappers performing on the cobblestones before the stage
Two dancers in white vests and wrappers mirroring each other with arms spread
Dancers in white vests and wrappers performing before the stage with a Nigerian flag
Packed crowd seen from above, with people in colourful traditional dress dancing
Dancer in white vest and pink wrapper striking a pose with arms raised before the stage
Dancer in a pink wrapper performing barefoot on the cobblestones, eyes closed
Elevated view of a dense crowd filling the courtyard around the stage
Crowd dancing in a circle under trees in front of the stage
Drummers playing beside the stage as a man in grey dances nearby
People dancing in a circle on the cobblestones of a crowded courtyard
Woman in a patterned shawl and headwrap raising a green and white flag
Crowd of people, many in colourful African prints, celebrating together
Women in colourful dresses and fans dancing in the crowd, seen from above
Crowd from above dancing around a waved Nigerian flag
Dense crowd from above celebrating as a Nigerian flag is waved
Crowd dancing in a circle around a man in white, Nigerian flag waving above
Crowd from above dancing in a circle as a Nigerian flag waves
Masked dancer in a colourful knitted costume and raffia surrounded by people
Crowd of young people gathered around a man holding a Guinea flag sign
Overhead view of the crowd dancing in a circle with a Nigerian flag
Performers and guests cheering with raised hands in front of the stage
Musicians in red caps cheering below a waving Nigerian flag, seen from above
Long-haired man smiling among dancers on the cobblestones, seen from above
Two little girls in pink watching a man in a black and white patterned outfit
Crowd of young spectators standing on the cobblestones, seen from above
Performers and guests in traditional dress dancing together near the stage
Masked dancer in a raffia and knitted costume among people in Cameroonian-style tunics
Two young women in patterned outfits walking through the garden among visitors
Woman in a coral bead headpiece and red dress adjusting her hair beside a friend
Two young men in African print and white tunics posing in a garden
Four young women in colourful African outfits posing under a string of flags
Group of friends in traditional outfits posing on a garden path under flags
Two smiling women in blue and orange outfits posing with a fan under flags
Three young women in African print outfits posing on the grass with a fan
Two young men in traditional red and green outfits posing in a garden
Two young men in traditional outfits, one with a walking cane, posing under flags
Group of four friends in traditional dress posing in a garden decorated with flags
Young woman in coral beads and a red dress posing with a man in a green robe
Couple in traditional red and green outfits posing on the grass, she holding a fan
Woman with an afro in a blue dress posing with a man in a green robe
Three men in traditional outfits and caps posing under a line of flags
Two young women in patterned outfits walking arm in arm through the garden
Two men in traditional dress with walking canes posing in the garden
Two men in traditional outfits posing under African flags in a garden
Three men in red caps and traditional outfits posing under a string of flags
Three men in traditional dress and hats posing in front of a wooden pavilion
Woman in a coral bead headpiece and red dress beside a friend in blue
Two young women in patterned and orange outfits posing in the garden
Two young women, one with white face paint, posing among visitors
Men in red caps, one holding a small child, beside a stall
Woman in a blue patterned dress and leopard-print bag dancing in the courtyard
Smiling young man with dreadlocks in a light jacket chatting in the crowd
Crowd dancing in a courtyard in front of a stage under a large tree
Women in white dancing with a man in gold robes as a circle of people watch
Man in gold robes dancing with two women in white in front of the stage
Man in gold robes and two women in white dancing joyfully before the stage
Two women in white and a man in gold dancing with arms spread in front of the stage
Singer in a sparkly shirt performing on stage with a saxophonist behind him
Singer with a microphone and a saxophonist performing on the outdoor stage
Woman in a flowing brown robe dancing in the crowd
Singer, saxophonist and keyboard player performing on the outdoor stage
Visitors dancing in the courtyard, one man in a long patterned robe
Woman in a brown robe dancing hand in hand with a man in a patterned shirt
Young people in the crowd enjoying the concert
Smiling spectators of all ages standing in the crowd
Smiling man in a patterned shirt and cap dancing in the crowd
Man in an African print shirt clapping with raised hands in the crowd
Smiling man in glasses and a striped shirt in the crowd
Singer in a sparkly outfit performing with a saxophonist and keyboard player
Singer in a sparkly shirt and bead necklace singing into a microphone
Woman and man in traditional dress laughing together in the crowd
Woman with short auburn hair watching the performance in the crowd
Man in a patterned cap and tunic dancing with a woman in a blue print dress
Man in a patterned cap and tunic with sunglasses dancing in the crowd
Smiling woman with long braids in a colourful outfit standing in the crowd
Singer in a patterned shirt singing into a microphone on stage
Four young women in colourful outfits posing in a garden under flags
Two young women posing in the garden, one in coral beads with an orange fan
Woman in coral beads holding a fan beside a friend in a denim jacket
Three young women in colourful outfits posing on a garden path
Four friends in colourful outfits posing on a garden path, one with a fan
Singer with a raised arm singing into a microphone on stage
Man in sunglasses and woman in a patterned dress dancing in the crowd
Two men with painted flags on their cheeks dancing in the crowd
Woman in a floral coat dancing on the cobblestones as a man watches
Singer in a sparkly shirt singing passionately into a microphone
Woman with braids and a man in a patterned robe and cap, seen from behind
Two women taking a selfie in a garden at Africa Day, with flags hanging from a pergola behind
Two smiling women posing for a selfie on a phone at the Africa Day garden gathering
Woman taking a selfie with a friend touching her face at Africa Day in Cluj
Men in white shirts and patterned wraps dancing on a cobbled courtyard at Africa Day
Dancers in traditional African dress performing in a cobbled courtyard surrounded by an audience
Close-up of dancers' feet with fringed ankle ties on cobblestones during Africa Day
Man in a knitted cap, round sunglasses and coral bead necklace dancing at Africa Day
Women in African print dresses and a kneeling photographer watching performances at Africa Day
Smiling man in a red shirt dancing among the crowd at Africa Day
Man in a red shirt with sunglasses on his head dancing, a man in a red cap behind
Woman with an orange headband and fringed armbands dancing at Africa Day
Woman in a patterned skirt and fringed armbands bending forward as she dances on cobblestones
Spectators, including a woman in a black embroidered dress, filming performances on their phones
Smiling audience members watching Africa Day, one woman taking a picture with an instant camera
Bald man in a black T-shirt holding a phone and smiling in a garden
Singer performing on an outdoor stage with a saxophonist, drummer and DJ at Africa Day
Saxophonist in black playing on an outdoor stage beside a djembe drum
People dancing together on a cobbled courtyard at the Africa Day celebration
Smiling women dancing in a crowd on a tree-lined cobbled courtyard at Africa Day
Woman in a red patterned top filming on her phone among spectators at Africa Day
Women of different ages standing in the audience watching the Africa Day performances
Older woman with a green scarf watching performances beside other spectators
Woman with folded arms and a pendant necklace watching, a smiling bald man beside her
Man in a red shirt watching while another man films with his phone
Man in a conical woven straw hat and colourful patterned shirt holding a can
Men in red caps and white tunics greeting each other warmly during a dance
Smiling woman in a patterned wrap skirt dancing barefoot on cobblestones in front of the stage
Men in red caps and patterned wraps dancing in a courtyard, one carrying a drum
Men in white tunics, coral necklaces and patterned wraps dancing in a courtyard at Africa Day
Large crowd in a courtyard around drummers and dancers in traditional dress at Africa Day
Wide view of performers in embroidered traditional robes surrounded by a large crowd in a courtyard
Man in an embroidered black robe and cap speaking into a microphone among performers
Man in a beaded cap and black embroidered robe holding a microphone in the crowd
Man in traditional embroidered robe and cap speaking into a microphone at Africa Day
Smiling man in a blue and white patterned head wrap watching the celebration
Dancers in white tunics and red caps performing in a circle of spectators
Men in colourful embroidered traditional robes and caps gathered at Africa Day
Performers in embroidered traditional dress walking together through the crowd at Africa Day
Smiling spectators, including a woman in an embroidered dress and a man in a cap, at Africa Day
Man in an embroidered traditional tunic and cap singing as he dances through the crowd
Bearded man in an embroidered robe and striped cap among performers at Africa Day
Toddler held up above the crowd watching the Africa Day celebration
Woman in a patterned skirt dancing barefoot on cobblestones while a crowd claps
Man in a patterned shirt dancing in a courtyard, a man in a red cap behind
Man and woman dancing low to the ground on cobblestones surrounded by spectators
Woman bending to the ground in a dance beside a crouching man on cobblestones
Crowd photographing musicians in embroidered traditional dress playing horns at Africa Day
Procession of people in traditional embroidered robes and headdresses entering a courtyard
Men in elaborate traditional robes, one with a feathered headdress, walking through a courtyard
Man in an embroidered black tunic and striped cap singing in the Africa Day procession
Musicians in traditional dress playing metal bell instruments in a courtyard
Performers in traditional dress playing bells and horns in front of a large crowd
Young man in a white T-shirt dancing among the crowd at Africa Day
Man in a white robe and sunglasses speaking among performers in embroidered traditional dress
Crowd packed into a sunny courtyard watching a traditional procession at Africa Day
Man in an embroidered tunic and cap dancing with a can in his hand
Grey-haired man photographing the performance with a camera
Man in sunglasses, a knitted cap and purple embroidered robe in the crowd
Men in embroidered traditional dress in the crowd, one carrying a toddler on his shoulders
Spectators holding up phones to film the Africa Day performance
Audience members filming the performance on their phones
Bearded man with red headphones and multicoloured round glasses in the crowd
Man in sunglasses and a coral bead necklace among the Africa Day crowd
Smiling musician in a patterned head wrap playing among performers
Smiling man in an embroidered tunic and spiked cap holding a carved staff
Man in a brown hat, sunglasses and patterned scarf sitting in the audience
Man in an embroidered tunic and cap singing among performers at Africa Day
Musician in glasses, embroidered tunic and bead necklace playing a bell in the procession

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