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The Funda Fest
Funda is a Zulu word, spoken by the people in South Africa. Long before there were books, the elders and griots and jaliyas-the storytellers- were the keepers of the culture. They passed on stories and songs so the community would learn its history, values, and traditions, in the oral tradition. That's what we offer here: a place to learn. Not only that, it looks like FUN!
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The Funda Fest 2025
Funda is a Zulu word, spoken by the people in South Africa. Long before there were books, the elders and griots and jaliyas-the storytellers- were the keepers of the culture. They passed on stories and songs so the community would learn its history,…
Read More »26th Annual Funda Fest
Friday, January 19TH: 6pm-10pm Opening Party: Join RIBS and our supporters to a ritual around the fire to kindle our FUNDA FEST experience. Following a gathering of stories, drums, music and acknowledgements, join us for a party, with food and…
Read More »The Funda Fest 2024 Pawtucket
Schedule: Saturday, January 27, 2024: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm: FREE Family Fun Day Join RIBS and invited national and international artists at the BLM RI Center of RI and MPACT Theatre in Pawtucket for a full day of programming. Don’t miss…
Read More »The Funda Fest 2023
This year's festival returns to its roots as a Catalyst for Community, as part of a Rhode Island Foundation initiative 25 years ago to support Black artists, arts and community. RIBS and FUNDA engage 10 community partners with shared mission to…
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