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✯Bembe access available only through paid registration✯
Friday, July 18th
2pm - 6pm
Meet and Greet at the Shockoe Bottom African Burial Ground
Black History Lecture: Ana Edwards - Public Historian
Egun Masquerade, Libations, Offerings of Flowers and Live Performances
Saturday, July 19th
Until 4pm
Explore Richmond
6pm - 10pm
The Bembe
SharNation Dance Studios
9200 Stony Point Pkwy, Unit 113
Please wear the color of your Orisa
in Traditional African print or All
White. Please bring offering for Ifa.
Be ready to sing, commune and
have and amazing time!
*ADMISSION IS LIMITED TO INDIVIDUALS WITH A VALID TICKET*
Sunday, July 20th
1pm - 4pm
"Ifacology"
Introduction to Root Psychology with
Dr. Orisade I. Awodola - Psychologist
Location: TBD
Please bring your notebook and be
ready to ask questions at the end!
You will NOT want to miss this!
Ifa Festival 2025 Itinerary
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