On June 14th Philadelphia celebrates Odunde, African American Holiday. A day of celebrating African life and traditions. Music, Rythm and Moves, food and African creations will be out on display.
Odunde Festival returns once more to the streets of Philadelphia—a living river of African culture, rhythm, color, memory, and celebration flowing through South Philadelphia at 23rd and South Street.
Music will thunder through the blocks. Drums will speak. Feet will move. The scent of African and Caribbean foods will drift through the air while artisans, creators, designers, and entrepreneurs proudly display African-inspired works and traditions.
It will feel like a great market square gathering—part festival, part family reunion, part cultural awakening. A place to meet, greet, dance, sing, eat, laugh, and mingle beneath the June sun.
I spoke with African American shop owner Margo of Margo Creations, who will be part of this year’s event. Hear that conversation later on The Neoliberal Round Podcast hosted by Renaldo McKenzie.
Submitted by Renaldo McKenzie