Cultural Events

Throughout the year, in collaboration with Sankofa Group LLC and other entities in the community, Sankofa Foundation produces cultural festivals that showcase the best of African culinary arts/cuisine, music, theatrical performances, dance and other cultural displays.

We also participate in festivals organized by others to promote cultural awareness through food, music, dance and other forms of art.

Ghanafest “Taste of Ghana”

This weeklong event, celebrated in March every year brings the community to celebrate Ghana, with fun cultural activities and performances. It is climaxed with a 3-day food expo from Friday night through Sunday to give attendees a taste of Ghana’s flavorful cuisines.

Panafest ” Taste of Africa”

This weeklong event, celebrated in August every year brings the community to celebrate the diverse cultures and nations of Africa, with fun cultural activities and performances. It is climaxed with a 3-day food expo from Friday night through Sunday to give attendees a taste of the different countries in Africa and their flavorful cuisines.

Kidzafest

This weeklong play and learn event, celebrated in June every year brings the community to celebrate Africa, with fun cultural activities and performances. It is climaxed with a 3-day theatrical performance from Friday night through Sunday to give attendees a feel of the masterclass performing arts of the diverse cultures in Africa.

Fine Art Exhibition

Twice a year Sankofa Foundation hosts 2 cultural exhibitions during GhanaFest in March and Panafest in August. These exhibitions features talents across Africa in various areas of the arts. During these exhibitions master classes are held for people from all walks of life who want to know more about the different cultures within Africa.

In addition to hosting our own exhibitions Sankofa participates in other exhibitions and cultural programs across the USA

Summer/Winter Camp

In collaboration with schools, organizations, local groups etc, sankofa facilitates a 6 week action packed summer camp that prepares students for African theatrical performances and life long learning. Students who participate in these programs are trained to lead, coach others, and serve as team leads in their school during cultural day performances. Participating groups also get on site training support from Sankofa Foundation team to enhance their cultural day celebrations.

Black History Month

In collaboration with schools, colleges and universities , Sankofa Foundation enhances black history month celebrations with lectures, workshops, and theatrical performances using real life historical events that took place in Africa to educate attendees.

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