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2023 festival calendar Page

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The 63rd OBATALA festival honors the beginning of the spread of Yoruba culture in America. August 25th 1959 Oba Oseijeman and his twin traveled to Matanzaa Cuba and returned to the America with the holy vessels of Orisa OBATALA. OBATALA is considered the father of the culture restoration and the father of the Oyotunji Kingdom. Orisa OBATALA represents patients, cool head, and leadership. Celebrate the kingdom with spiritual devotees and pilgrims. Obatala’s color is pure white so be prepared to wear your fine whites.
Saturday - town purification
2pm bembe / egungun
3 pm children’s Esu party
8pm Royal OBATALA all white Gala

Sunday Aug 27
1 pm OBATALA Parade
3pm OBATALA Gbemileri
​4 pm closing.

PURCHASE obatala fest PASS: $obaadefunmi1

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Opened in 1970, Oyotunji Yoruba African Kingdom offers visitors a glimpse into the long intricate history and unique way of life of the Yoruba of south west Nigeria. Yoruba history and culture is preserved through historical documents, monthly festivals, decorative temples, workshops, archival photographs and origanal art. Walk through history and find out how you can become a member of the ancestral tradition.

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Founded in 1970, ​ Oyotunji Yoruba African Kingdom (OYAK) is the first intentional community in North America, based on the culture of the Yoruba......
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