Seattle's African-American community is celebrating four decades of its popular Festival Sundiata.
The biggest African-American festival in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest began in 1980, and has been going strong ever since. The festival (pronounced Soon-jah-tah) is named after Sundiata Keita, a great king of West Africa's Mali Empire.
The festival is free to the public, and features a variety of music, art, food, and history. According to the event's website, millions of people have attended the event since it began.
An important aspect of the festival is the Black Arts Fest, designed to use art exhibitions to educate the public on the history and the importance of Seattle's African-American community.
Art and artists is an important element of the weekend. Ultimate Art Experience showcases the work and the artists themselves with a special reception on the Friday evening before the event. Attendees can see the art up close, speak with the artists about their work, and are also able to purchase the pieces.
Print shops can play important roles is festival such as these, with professional Signs, and Brochures for guests.
Festival Sundiata is one of the many cultural celebrations co-organized as part of Seattle Center's Festál, which is a program of diverse, ethnic festivals rolled out throughout the year. Other cultural celebrations slated for 2020 include China, Iran, and Poland.
Festival Sundiata is scheduled to take place Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21 at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison Street.
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