How to Have an African Themed Party

Theme parties offer a new and interesting way to entertain your guests, but can also be a fantastic way to learn a bit more about another culture. An African theme party is a great example, and can be enjoyed by children and adults alike. If you would like to organize an African theme party, a few tips can get you started.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Color copies of your passport for invitations
• Streamers and balloons in safari colors
• Animal print table cloths
• Animal skin rugs/wall hanging
• Tiki torches
• Bamboo
• Large plants
• Drums
• Stuffed animals
• Cardboard cutouts of safari animals
• Tribal masks
• African music
• African cuisine

1. Make your invitations. Remember, you are throwing an African themed party and want your guests to feel as if they have entered another country. Take color copies of the outside of your passport and write your party invitations inside like a visa. For example, country of destination should be an African country, entry location can be your address, make the date of entry the date of the party, the length of visa the duration of the party and special requirements can include things such as dress code, pot luck or other details.
2. Decorate with the colors of the African safari, hanging brown, tan, black and green balloons and streamers. Add to the safari look by using animal print table cloths, animal skin rugs and wall hangings, decorating with tiki torches and bamboo or even covering the walls with burlap and bringing in some large jungle-like plants.
3. Add everything African to your party atmosphere that you can think up. Borrow or place your bongo drums on display, bring out any African stuffed animals or even decorate with life-sized cardboards cut-outs of animals, available at your local party supply. Tribal masks can also be a great way to decorate for your party, and are fun and easy to make with papier-mache. Consider giving away your masks as party favors.
4. Set the atmosphere for your African party by playing African music in the background. African music is diverse but usually includes beautiful drumming and tribal chants. Music is an integral part of life in Africa, and will help to add the finishing touches to your party.
5. Cook up some delicious African cuisine for the final touch to your African party. African food is delicious, and can be used to make your drinks, appetizers, main courses and desserts.

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