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Festival and Conference Highlights
The 35th “In the Tradition...”
Annual National Black Storytelling Festival and Conference
WICHITA AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE TOUR – The tour will begin at the historic Kansas African
OPENING GALA & MOTHER MARY CARTER SMITH LOVE CIRCLE – The official opening of the “In theTradition…” Festival includes libation followed by the opening storytelling concert. The sacred Mother Mary Carter Smith Love Circle culminates the evening!
STORYTELLING CONCERTS – Every evening and Sunday morning the finest and the foremost storytellers in
STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS - Dynamic workshops for the beginner, intermediate and advanced tellers
AKWABAA GATHERING - First-Time attendees, New Members and Old-Timers gather to get tips on how to
AFRICAN AMERICAN MARKETPLACE with NABS RESOURCE CENTER - African imports, Afro-centric wearable art, African American literature, Black art, Karamu Corner, craft demonstrations and intriguing wares.
SUNDAY SONG FEST & MAMA LINDA SPIRITUAL STORYTELLING BREAKFAST – “Get your Praise On!”, led by Elder Ami Jackson and hear stories that will embrace your spirit and heart and follow you home.
JACKIE TORRENCE TALL TALES CONTESTS – In honor of Jackie Torrence, the Liars’ Contest has been renamed! Yet, is still the one place Big Mama won’t mind the children tellin’ a little tall tale! Then, the adults get a chance to test their lifetime practice of the art!
YOUTH ACTIVITIES – NABS’ Youth will enjoy workshops and other activities as well as their annual Conversation with the Elders.
Hotel Schedule at A Glance Featured Tellers
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