An Annual Ritual of Deity and
Ancestor Veneration & Invocation
Spiritual Healing for the Afrikan Community
Family Development & Reaffirmation — ReAfrikanization & Nationbuilding
Saturday, September 15th, 2007
Nyansakrom Sankofaman Black Star
Estates, Mineral, VA
Passport/Admission
An Nyansa passport is required to leave the United States and
enter the liberated zone of Nyansakrom. Passports
cost $15 for adults and$10.00 for children 12 and over. Children under 12
are free. Commerce conducted in Ankobea currency (currency
exchange available.) Afrikan marketplace and food concessions
open all day.
SCHEDULE
Arrival: 11 am — 12:15 pm
Drum Call: 12:30 pm
Processional & Akom: 1 — 4 pm
Activities: 5 — 7 pm
Closing Bonfire: 7:30 pm
ATTIRE
Comfortable Attire Is a Must!
(Traditional Afrikan Recommended)
Sturdy walking shoes for the processional.
Umbrella, slicker, dry shoes, etc in case of rain.
Sweater for evening.
The odwira continues in any weather!
Transportation / Direction
For directions or further information,
contact Ankobea at info@ankobea.org or
call 202-291-5600
Van departs Park
Rd. 8 AM returns 9 PM.
Call 291-5600 by Sept 5 to get cost and reserve seat.
"It is a small space that
shows us small steps through the path to the bigger vision.
It
has been laid before us by our ancestors. They come here when
we ask
and are always here when we don’t. This is a sacred place.”
(NSAA Shrines, 2005)
Click here to download flyer
For more information send an email to nyansa@ankobea.org
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