Cultural Festival
Roots Homecoming Festival
May 15 - Friday, May 22, 2026
All Day
Juffureh & Banjul
Organized by
Gambia Tourism Board
2500 attending
2500 spots leftAbout This Event
The annual Roots Homecoming Festival celebrates the African diaspora and welcomes visitors tracing their ancestry. A week of cultural performances, historical tours, traditional ceremonies, and community gatherings. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Alex Haley's groundbreaking book 'Roots'.
What to Expect
- Opening ceremony at James Island
- Traditional naming ceremonies
- Griot storytelling nights
- African diaspora symposium
- Cultural performances from across West Africa
Location
Juffureh & Banjul
Full directions will be provided upon registration
Reviews
5.0(1 reviews)
James Adeyemi
Ghana
Dec 15, 2025
The Roots Festival was life-changing. Meeting people from the diaspora and participating in the naming ceremony connected me to my African heritage in ways I never expected. Thank you Gambia!
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