"A Weekend of Community & Culture"
Djapo is excited to announce its 15th Annual Juneteenth African Dance & Drum Fest featuring the Night of Unity celebration. The festival will be held June 14th-16th, 2024 with Master teachers from across West Africa, South America, Haiti, Cuba, and the U.S. This annual highly anticipated event, has a history of attracting thousands of participants throughout Northeast Ohio. Whether you want to be a vendor, volunteer, sponsor, or just to come and kick it at our Night of Unity or Festival Workshops check out how below!
Festival Workshops
Jun 14th - 16th | Pivot Cultural Arts Center
Workshops throughout the entire weekend teaching traditional dances from Guinea, Senegal, Mali, Haiti, Ivory Coast, USA and much more!
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Join Djapo Cultural Arts Institute for our 15th Annual Juneteenth African Dance & Drum Fest with Special Guest Artists teaching traditional dances from Guinea, Senegal, Mali, Haiti, Ivory Coast, USA and much more!
Come out and welcome our amazing festival teaching artists, Djapo's own Weedie Braimah, Yousouff Koumbassa, Djenaba Sako, Diadie Bathily, Awa Pikine, Portsha Jefferson, Atiba Rorie, Sam Macintosh and Magatte Fall as we celebrate Juneteenth with art, music, dance, history, culture and folklore!
Night of Unity
Jun 15th | Doors Open @7pm + Show Starts @8pm | Cleveland Public Theatre
An evening of Reflection, Remembrance, Community and Celebration hosted by Cleveland Public Theatre. All tickets include food, live music and performance
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The Night of Unity is an extraordinary event dedicated to celebrating diversity, inclusion, and the power of community. This annual event brings together a vibrant mix of individuals from various backgrounds to honor the rich tapestry of cultures that define our society. Hosted by the renowned Cleveland Public Theatre, the Night of Unity promises an evening of reflection, remembrance, community and celebration.
Vendors
Jun 15th - 16th | Pivot Cultural Arts Center
Expand your business and unlock exclusive opportunities. Register now to connect with top-tier clients and grow your business.
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Calling all Black Owned and Black Led Businesses to be part of the African Marketplace of Designers, Healers, Artisans, Makers and Dreamers!
AFRICAN MARKETPLACE "WHERE THERE ARE MANY, NOTHING GOES WRONG" - Swahili Proverb
Sponsorships
Djapo is a non-profit organization relying on financial support to achieve its mission to make arts a meaningful experience.
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Your donation to Djapo Cultural Arts Institute has immense impact. A registered 501(c)3 not-for-profit charitable organization, the Institute relies on the financial support of individuals, corporations, and foundations to achieve its mission to make the cultural arts accessible and a meaningful experience for all.
