Join the Divine Times Collective for their annual celebration, the Pan-Afro Wisdom Festival (P.O.W. Fest) on Sunday, September 8. This free community festival celebrates Afro-diasporic cultures with music, workshops, local vendors and engaging activities.
The festival, at Herbert Von King Park in Bedford Stuyvesant, will include performances by indie artist Dianna Lopez, alt-jazz musician muva of Earth, and a laughter meditation workshop by Laraaji, among other events, according to a press release.
"This annual festival invites the community to gather for a day of inner-child play, cultural celebration and artistic expressions that foster nurturing connections with oneself and others. The Pan-Afro Wisdom (P.O.W.) Fest amplifies black queer perspectives, aiming to unite the diaspora and beyond through thoughtfully curated spaces," said the event organizer.
P.O.W. Fest will feature a diverse and vibrant lineup of programs, music and workshops designed to celebrate Afro-diasporic cultures and foster community engagement. Programs and workshops include a Capoeira workshop showcasing the Brazilian martial art that combines dance, acrobatics and music; a laughter meditation workshop which aims to promote inner peace; and traditional childhood games, including face painting, and arts and crafts, encouraging attendees to embrace their inner child.
Performances include Batalá New York, the premier all-women, Black-led, percussion ensemble; and performance by Tambacum, a traditional and folkloric music group. The Tambacum performance is made possible in part through the ArtsCONNECT program of Mid Atlantic Arts with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
A marketplace will also be on site with a curated selection of local vendors and artisans showcasing handmade goods, as well as community organization information booths.
Tickets are available on ticketbud.
