SABAR CONFERENCE

Every Year. Every Fall. Every October.

The annual Sabar Rek Atlanta Conference + Cultural event has evolved into a vibrant educational and cultural arts experience that nurtures individuals and fosters community.

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SENEGAMBIA REGION

Uncovering Diverse Traditions.

Preserving folkloric traditions of the Senegambia region: ngueweul/o’kaoul heritage of the Wolof + Serer and diverse ethnic identities of the Fula, Jola, Soninke, and Mandinka, while identifying connections to greater West Africa.

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SHARING TRADITIONS

Dance. Drum. Cuisine. Art. Fashion + more.

Celebrating Atlanta’s West African communities and culture. Creating awareness, appreciation and understanding. Supporting local and global business development.

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SabarEDU

Our
Educational
Initiative.

Implementing K-12 curriculum and building artistic partnerships with universities, corporations and organizations, rooted in traditional West African arts.

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WHO WE ARE

We honor and preserve indigenous West African traditions to ensure the continuity of cultural knowledge.

Under the direction of culture bearer and djéli Assane Kouyaté, we masterfully ignite traditional dance, verbal chants, rhythms and dialogue to educate, build awareness and forge a collective sense of community and belonging.

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OCT 11-13, 2024
Sabar Rek Atlanta Conference + Cultural Event

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