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SUMMARY:COMMEMORATIVE EVENT: A Time to Praise\, A Time to Honor\, A Time to Heal
DESCRIPTION:Traditionally the drum was the heartbeat and soul of African communities\, thus holding deep historic and symbolic significance. The drums herald political and social events and ceremonies of birth\, death\, and marriage. They spark courtships\, home-coming and going\, and accompany religious rites and rituals that call up ancestral spirits while creating an atmosphere that promotes healing and social resilience.\n\nThis commemorative event\, live streaming from the Portsmouth African Burying Ground\, is a celebration of Black Joy that pays homage to the ancestors. The healing beat of the drums provided by Akwaaba Ensemble\, an African drumming and dance group and a ceremony by Rev. Robert Thompson will honor the ancestors who survived upon these shores.\nTheo Martey\, Director of The Akwaaba Ensemble will lead the "African Touch" drumming workshop for kids and parents as we connect with our ancestors to celebrate Juneteenth through rhythms\, dances and songs.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>Traditionally the drum was the heartbeat and soul of African communities\, thus holding deep historic and symbolic significance. The drums herald political and social events and ceremonies of birth\, death\, and marriage. They spark courtships\, home-coming and going\, and accompany religious rites and rituals that call up ancestral spirits while creating an atmosphere that promotes healing and social resilience.</p>\n\n<p>This commemorative event\, live streaming from the Portsmouth African Burying Ground\, is a celebration of Black Joy that pays homage to the ancestors. The healing beat of the drums provided by&nbsp\;<strong>Akwaaba Ensemble</strong>\, an African drumming and dance group and a ceremony by&nbsp\;<strong>Rev. Robert Thompson</strong>&nbsp\;will honor the ancestors who survived upon these shores.</p>\n<span style="color:rgb(30\, 30\, 30)\; font-family:raleway\; font-size:16px">Theo Martey\, Director of The Akwaaba Ensemble will lead the &quot\;African Touch&quot\; drumming workshop for kids and parents as we connect with our ancestors to celebrate Juneteenth through rhythms\, dances and songs.</span>
LOCATION:Portsmouth African Burying Ground
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DTSTAMP:20260407T065554Z
URL:https://business.goportsmouthnh.com/events/details/commemorative-event-a-time-to-praise-a-time-to-honor-a-time-to-heal-67240
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