Saturday, August 15, 2009

The 19th Down Home Family Reunion

4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Saturday August 15th
Abner Clay Park
Brook Rd. & Leigh St.
Free


The 19th Annual Down Home Family Reunion explores a full spectrum of music, dance, stories, food, shopping and enrichment in this Celebration of African American Folklife. It's a heritage festival that takes attendees on a folkloric journey from West Africa through the Caribbean and into America.

People in the park will revisit and participate in a variety of cultural traditions and Interactive Folkloric Demonstrations. Kentucky native Rosetta Lucas Quisenberry, has published four books showcasing her museum-quality collection of postcards, photographs and memorabilia and more.

Sponsored by the Elegba Folklore Society.

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