Community
Tribute to the Ancestors
- 10AM
Weeksville Heritage Center
158 Buffalo Ave (Brooklyn)
Performance dates are highlighted in white.
Under the guidance of DanceAfrica’s artistic director Abdel R. Salaam, this traditional tribute to the ancestors features a libation ceremony conducted by the DanceAfrica Council of Elders with music, drumming, and dance performances.
Leadership support for BAM Community Programs provided by The Thompson Family Foundation.
Leadership support for the planning of BAM Education and BAM Community Engagement provided by The Hearst Foundation, Inc.
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