KWABO FEST 2025 - 3 DAY PUBLIC EVENT
Saturday - Community Day
As part of Kwabo Festival 2025 and following Kwabo Performance Night, Community Day is the second public event and a vibrant space where creativity and connection come alive. It is a day to share, reflect, and celebrate the collective journey of the festival through art, dialogue, and community.
The Spoken Word Workshop invites participants to explore the power of rhythm, language, and storytelling, while the Dance Workshop opens a space for movement, expression, and cultural exchange. The Open Mic welcomes spontaneous performances that highlight the courage and authenticity of our community, and the Participants Talk offers artists a chance to reflect on their journeys, sharing insights into their creative processes and sparking meaningful conversations.
More than just a series of activities, Community Day is a collective celebration — where stories are told, cultures intertwine, and the spirit of community thrives. Everyone is welcome to join, participate, and contribute to this shared moment of art, heritage, and togetherness.
KIDS MORE THAN WELCOME WITH LEGAL GUARDIAN
Free entry before 6:45pm
7pm- 9:30pm Kwabo Party with Ausecuma Beats & Dj Glow
Registration Mandatory
What we have in the Community day…
Dance Workshop
Time Section: 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Note: Please be arrived in 15 min early
Led by Julie Minaai, this dance workshop is a space to embody rhythm, movement, and cultural expression. Using contemporary techniques from a Japanese diasporic lens, participants are invited to explore dance as a form of storytelling and connection, discovering how movement can communicate beyond words. It’s not about skill level, it’s about freedom, creativity, and the joy of moving together as a community.
Spoken Word Workshop
Time Section: 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Note: Please be arrived in 15 min early
As part of Community Day, the Spoken Word Workshop invites participants to explore the power of language, rhythm, and storytelling. Guided by Thabani Tshuma, this space encourages creativity, self-expression, and the sharing of lived experiences. Whether you are new to spoken word or already seasoned, this workshop offers a welcoming environment to experiment, connect, and let your voice be heard.
Open Mic
Time Section: 3pm - 3:45pm
Note: Please be arrived in 15 min early
The Open Mic session is a vibrant platform for spontaneous expression and artistic exchange. Participants and community members are welcome to step up, share their voices, and perform in any form, poetry, song, storytelling, or other creative expressions. It’s a space where talent meets courage, and where the community celebrates authenticity, diversity, and shared experiences.
Participants Talk
Time Section: 4pm - 6pm
Note: Please be arrived in 15 min early
In the Participants Talk, artists reflect on their individual, collective and creative journeys throughout the festival. This intimate space highlights their processes, challenges, and discoveries, offering insight into the stories behind the work. It is not only an opportunity to hear from the voices that shaped the festival but also a chance to spark dialogue, share learning, and build deeper connections within the community.
Dinner & Live Music - 6pm - 9pm
Ausecuma Beats after Live Music, please note the booking is required.