5925 Jock Road
Bahama
NC 27503
Celebrate an African diaspora holiday tradition with St Sya Academy and Historic Stagville!
Durham youth and musicians will perform at Horton Grove on December 7 to honor Jonkonnu, an African diaspora masquerade with roots in West Africa and the Caribbean.
After the performance, join the lead artists around a bonfire for more music and stories about Jonkonnu traditions in the Americas. Jonkonnu at Stagville is created by the artists and students of St Sya Academy, along with lead teaching artist Braima Moiwai.
The performance will be outdoors at Horton Grove, with storytelling and drumming around the bonfire afterwards. Be sure to arrive by 4:30 so you don’t miss a minute of the great performances!
You are welcome to bring your own chairs or blankets to sit. Parking will be in the grass lot on Jock Road. The program is entirely outdoors, with walking in low light and over uneven surfaces. Please contact [email protected] with any questions about accessibility.
