We will never get our fill of Black art and are happy to see that Festival Sundiata is returning to Seattle Center as part of Seattle Center Festál this summer, in partnership with Sundiata African American Cultural Association (SAACA).
Festival Sundiata (pronounced: Soon-jah-tah), is the longest-running African American festival celebrated in the Pacific Northwest and Seattle, holding its first festival in 1980. The festival is named in honor of the Sundiata Keita, the historic and legendary Mansa (King of Kings) of the Mali Empire in West Africa. King Sundiata rescued his people’s griot and created one of the most significant cultural and economic kingdoms in Africa.The festival focuses on intergenerational activities and the promotion of traditional and contemporary African American heritage, showcasing local entertainment, photography, food merchants, historical exhibits, and more!
Festival Sundiata presents Black Arts Fest will take over the Seattle Center Armory Food & Event Hall and Mural Amphitheater on August 24th + 25th from 12 PM to 8 PM each day. It is free and open to the public.
Learn more at festivalsundiata.org
Seattle Center Festál is a year-round series of 24 free festivals presented throughout the year, each with a unique cultural focus, identity, and range of engaging activities, produced in partnership with community organizations. Share in holistic experiences rooted in age-old and contemporary traditions and enjoy culture through food, music, dance, art, film, and more.
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