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Umoja Festival

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Location Portsmouth
Dates May 27, 2016 - May 29, 2016
Description:

From Umoja Festival Website:

Memorial Day Weekend
Friday, May 27th
Saturday, May 28th
Sunday, May 29th
Portsmouth Pavilion & Festival Park

Umoja Festival Culture
Ethnic foods such as jambalaya and larderbout, and a marketplace of sculptures, paintings, prints, baskets, quilts and other assorted hand-crafted wares contribute to the ambiance of the Festival. The Umoja Festival entertainment is a unique combination of contemporary and ancient art forms. Nationally acclaimed musical guests perform jazz, reggae, gospel, rhythm and blues. Childrens activities are a specialty at the festival. The Festivals closing activity features a gospel jubilee of musical talents from throughout Hampton Roads. Storytelling, games and crafts with origins in several African countries are all participatory.

Umoja Festival Community
A Community Forum on issues facing African-Americans is hosted by leading community experts and gives citizens a chance to dialogue pertinent concerns. The Red Cross, Sickle Cell Anemia, PRIDE in Parenting and other social service organizations set-up exhibits to educate Festival participants about programs available in the community.
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Show hoursFri 5:30-10, Sat 12-10, Sun 12-7
Year #26
Art/Craft Space
price
varies, see application
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