Yoruba Village Drum Festival Opens Calendar Of Events For 180th Emancipation Anniversary
June 21, 2026
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The annual Yoruba Village Drum Festival marks the beginning of a months-long calendar of events leading up to Emancipation Day.
The festival pays tribute to what was historically known as Yoruba Village, which is now made up of communities including Belmont, Gonzales, Laventille, Morvant, and John John.
Held on the eve of Father’s Day, Executive Chairman of the Emancipation Support Committee Zakiya Uzoma Wodada says it remains a symbolic gathering to honour ancestors and reaffirm cultural identity.
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