# Event Details - **Event Name**: Sawubona Festival - African and African American dance, music, and the arts - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 May, 2025 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 17 May, 2025 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: We are delighted to invite you to the Sawubona Festival, a vibrant celebration of African and African American cultures through music, danceAbout this EventWe are delighted to invite you to the Sawubona Festival, a vibrant celebration of African and African American cultures through music, dance, and the arts. Hosted by VCBynum Arts & Education, AARTH, and the Umoja Scholars, this exciting event is FREE and open to the public. It will take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Bellevue College.“Sawubona” is a Zulu phrase meaning “I see you,” emphasizing the importance of recognizing each other’s humanity. The goal of the Sawubona Festival is to bring artists, performers, and community together on the Eastside to honor and share the diversity and richness of African heritage.Join us as we celebrate and share the depth and beauty of the traditions and culture of the African continent through music, dance, spoken word, and other art forms.Featured Artists include:Zambuko Marimba EnsembleJosephine HowellSeattle Malawian AssociationJerom BixeNWTap ConnectionDouble Dutch DivasThe ThrowbacksElectronettesAnd more!Enjoy:Live performancesVendors and organization displaysHealth awarenessChildren’s cornerCommunity panelRaffle featuring some exciting prizesEvent DetailsDate: Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 12pm - 4:00pmLocation: Bellevue College, Building U - 3rd FloorPerformance Type: Music, dance, spoken word, and other artistic expressionsRegistration is required! We need to know how many people will be attending. Please register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/q5cvbvqWe hope you can join us in making this festival a remarkable experience!!If you have any questions or require further information, please contact Vania at vcbynum@hotmail.com. We look forward to celebrating with you at the Sawubona Festival! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bellevue/sawubona-festival-african-and-african-american-dance-music-and-the-arts/100001359537185319 - **Event Categories**: festivals, art, performances, health-wellness, entertainment, spoken-word - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Bellevue - **state**: WA - **country**: United States - **location**: Bellevue College Building U - **lat**: 47.58412609999999 - **long**: -122.1464832 - **full address**: Bellevue College Building U, 3000 Landerholm Circle Southeast, Bellevue, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Sawubona Festival - African and African American dance, music, and the arts - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/2bca31575025880ee12830d04ee9ecf6092513d7f25b89d2e81c9d4ff9b483e8-rimg-w1200-h600-dc192f68-gmir.jpg?v=1747117252 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Sawubona Festival - African and African American dance, music, and the arts being held? - **A:** Sawubona Festival - African and African American dance, music, and the arts takes place on Sat, 17 May, 2025 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 17 May, 2025 at 04:00 pm at Bellevue College Building U, 3000 Landerholm Circle Southeast, Bellevue, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Sawubona Festival - African and African American dance, music, and the arts? - **A:** Sawubona Festival - African and African American dance, music, and the arts is organized by VC Bynum Arts and Education. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Sawubona Festival - African and African American dance, music, and the arts is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bellevue, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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