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Elegba Folklore Society

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Elegba Folklore Society

Cultural Arts & Education Elegba, from the Yoruba cosmology of West Africa, is an Orisa or intercessor who opens the roads, bringing clarity out of confusion.
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The Elegba Folklore Society is a year-round, lively celebration of African and African American culture. Enjoy art and imports in our cultural center. Sway with our performance company in the warmth and feel of an African village. Awaken YOUR spirit! Or, participate in a guided heritage tour along the trail of enslaved Africans and of other noteworthy sites. The Capital City Kwanzaa Festival, Down

Home Family Reunion, a Celebration of African American Folk Life, and Juneteenth, A Freedom Celebration are events that have delighted audiences for 20 years. The Society offers the best in African Diasporic cultural experiences, promoting an understanding of the present by valuing the past. Elegba Folklore Society
Richmond’s Cultural Ambassador
Embrace the Spirit!

10/29/2024

Join us in our Cultural Center this Friday for First Fridays Art Walk.

First Fridays Art Walk • 5p - 9p
Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center
101 E Broad St
RVA

Come, chat, browse and collect
art and artifacts, books, prints, memorabilia, imports,
collectibles, home decor, wearables,
books, jewelry, shea & cocoa butters,
black soap, oils, incense & more.

10/18/2024

Ẹlẹgba Folklore Society’s award winning performing company is holding open auditions. DM your email address if you’re as excited as we are!

09/27/2024

Join us at the Richmond Folk Festival for a journey into the African origins of textiles and music! Explore indigo fabrics, kente cloth, African American quilts, and more. Engage with the ngoni, the blues, and the soulful sounds of the kora and djembe. Experience live demos, workshops, and performances by talented artists.

🗓️ Sept. 28-29
📍 Virginia Folklife Area
Presented by Virginia Humanities and Ẹlẹgba Folklore Society.

Let’s celebrate the richness of African cultural traditions together!

09/23/2024

The Ancestors were dancing and so were we in perfect purpose.

We were grateful to be a part of Run Richmond 16.19 for the third year. This go ‘round we had the pleasure of communing with members of the federally appointed 400 Years of African American History Commission on the Trail of Enslaved Africans and in our cultural center, collaborating with Richmond’s best and guests to infuse healing and pouring libation in honor of and esteem for the people of our past.

Runners and others came from everywhere to experience black history in Richmond. Creator, told , “It’s a cultural event that lets you experience 400 years of Black history in America,” he says. “I thought, if we could do that in a place where some of our ancestors were lynched, if we come together like that regularly, we'll change the course of what took place there.”

If you haven’t checked it out, do it. Thanks .

09/21/2024

Join us September 21 for Run Richmond 16.19 to commemorate and celebrate African American sacrifices and achievements. Run through history 16.19K or 6.19K. Elegba Folklore Society get the days started with libation ceremonies in homage and gratitude to our Ancestors🤍🌟🤍 Finish Festival after the run🔥 Kanawha Plaza. 7:00a - 2:00p. We are here.

09/17/2024

09/02/2024

We Outside☀️ Thanks 2024 Afrofest RVA & all the folks to stopped in to visit. So glad you found something you liked. We are the world.

08/29/2024

💥🗣️🗣️💥 If you came to the Down Home Family Reunion & lost your keys or your key fob, we may have them at Ẹlẹgba Folklore Society's Cultural Center. Call Us! 804.644.3900! Give some identifying info. They may be yours.🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾

08/27/2024

08/18/2024

08/17/2024

Announcing workshops and performances 👀

On September 8, 2024 a FREE Community Arts Open House is taking place in celebration of 15 years of Dominion Energy Center. Come help us kick off the arts season with the following activities…

Workshops by:
🪘 Elegba Folklore Society
💃🏽 Latin Ballet of Virginia
⭐️ SPARC - Youth Performing Arts
🎭 Cadence
⚔️ Richmond Shakespeare
🩰 Richmond Ballet
🎭 Virginia Repertory Theatre
🎶 University of Richmond School of Music
🎻 Richmond Symphony
🎨 Studio Two Three
🎨 Open Space Education

Performances by:
🎶 Virginia Opera
🩰 City Dance
Pre-register today and be entered into a drawing to win tickets to see Disney Jr. Live On Tour courtesy of ASM Global Richmond!

🔗: bit.ly/15th-anniversary-dec

08/17/2024

A mother-and-daughter team with the Elegba Folklore Society, which also produces the Juneteenth Freedom Celebration and Capital City Kwanzaa Festival, are the forces behind the popular event.

08/16/2024

Take a trip down memory lane during the 33rd Down Home Family Reunion, A Celebration of African American Folklife, which takes place on Saturday August 17th from 4p-11p at Abner Clay Park in historic Jackson Ward. This year's Zeke Allison Main Stage headliner is none other than NEW BIRTH Legacy!

08/14/2024

33RD DOWN HOME FAMILY REUNION EVENT SCHEDULE

Zeke Allison Main Stage

• 4:15 - Legacy Band - R&B, Funk
• 5:30 - Crank LuKongo - Socially Conscious Go-Go
• 6:35 - Kevin Davis & Ban Caribe - Clavé Soul
• 7:35 - Wildfire - Roots Reggae
• 8:45 - Jah Baba West African JuJu, Afrobeat Blend
• 10:00 - New Birth Legacy - R&B
• 11:00 - Event Closes

▪︎Annie Tyler Children’s Place • Open from 4:00p - 8:00p

▪︎Juanita Ragland Heritage Market • Ongoing from 4:00p - 11:00p

▪︎Waverly Crawley Community Row • Ongoing from 4:00p - 11:00p

▪︎Interactive Folkloric Demonstrations • Ongoing from 4:00p - 11:00p

08/13/2024

We're counting down the days until the 2024 BLK RVA Community Awards and we are excited to announce this year's award FINALISTS! 🏆

Arts & Entertainment | Cultural Enrichment Award Finalists:

■ Afrikana Independent Film Festival | Afrikana Independent Film Festival
■ Elegba Folklore Society | Elegba Folklore Society
■ UnlockingRVA | Unlockingrva
■ DJ Lonnie B | https://bit.ly/46HD0wP

Food & Drink | Culinary Heritage Award Finalists:

■ Neverett Eggleston Jr/Croakers Spot | Croaker's Spot Restaurants
■ Mama J's Kitchen | Mama J's
■ Richmond Black Restaurant Experience | Richmond Black Restaurant Experience
■ Soul n' Vinegar | Soul n' Vinegar

History | Cultural Preservation Award Finalists:

■ Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia | Black History Museum & Cultural Center
■ Elegba Folklore Society | Elegba Folklore Society
■ Hidden In Plain Site (HiPS™) | Hidden In Plain Site

Rising Community Impact Award Finalists:

■ RVA Explore Tour | RVA Explore Tour
■ RVA Hot Wheelz | Rva Hot Wheelz
■ RVA Black Farmers Market | RVA’s Black Farmers Market

Rooted Community Impact Award Finalists:

■ Former Duo CEO Team: Richmond Heritage Federal Credit Union, Credit Union of Richmond, Randy and Shirley Cooper | Richmond Heritage Federal Credit Union + Credit Union of Richmond
■ Like the Fruit, Kelli Lemon | Kelli Lemon
■ The ARTS Community Center, Amiri and Cindy Richardson-Keys | The ARTS Community Center

Winners of each category will be announced at the awards ceremony!

Be sure to secure your tickets for an evening of celebration, recognition and community spirit on Friday, August 23 at the historic Hippodrome Theater. Plus, come out to celebrate the FIVE-YEAR anniversary of the launch of Visit BLK RVA.

Don't miss out! Learn more and grab your tickets: ➡️ https://www.visitblkrva.com/awards

Address

101 E Broad Street
Richmond, VA
23219

Opening Hours

Tuesday	1pm - 7pm
Wednesday	1pm - 7pm
Thursday	1pm - 7pm
Friday	1pm - 7pm
Saturday	1pm - 5pm

Website

http://www.efsinc.org/

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New textiles from the Dogon of Mali just arrived! Get yours now in our Cultural Center. Ęlęgba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center 101 East Broad Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 (804) 644-3900

Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of the African Diaspora at Elegba Folklore Society's Cultural Center! 🌍✨ Discover the captivating journey of resilience and creativity as you visit us at 101 E Broad St.

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF MAGGIE WALKER, A CULTURAL HISTORY TOUR SATURDAY OCTOBER, 12th Ẹlẹgba Folklore Society creates and guides this cultural history tour as a contextual biography of Jackson Ward luminary, Maggie Lena Walker. Evolutionary from her birthplace in Church Hill to her elevation in Historic Jackson Ward, attendees have the chance to ponder black excellence and community building in early 20th century Richmond in light of its significance today. Tickets can be found on our website or at the link in the bio.

Reposted from @dhf_org Omílade Janine Bell, the president and artistic director of @efsinc takes you on a journey to Ancarrow’s Landing and the Manchester Slave Docks in Richmond, Virginia.

Thank You African Community Network for inviting us to 2024 AfroFestRVA! Come see us. Let's meet up under our tent where we' ll have Prints, Memorabilia, Artifacts, Imports, Collectibles, Home Decor, Wearables, Books, Jewelry, Shea & Cocoa Butters, Black Soap, Oils, Incense & a Good Vibe.

Jah Baba West African Juju live and direct from the 33rd Down Home Family Reunion, A Celebration of African American Folklife.

We ready ready!!! See you all there. ❤️🖤💚✊🏿 33RD DOWN HOME FAMILY REUNION, A CELEBRATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN FOLKLIFE 📆 August 17th, 2024 ⏰️ 4p-11p 📍 Abner Clay Park, Historic Jackson Ward, RVA 💰 FREE FAMILY FESTIVAL

33RD DOWN HOME FAMILY REUNION, A CELEBRATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN FOLKLIFE 📆 August 17th, 2024 ⏰️ 4p-11p 📍 Abner Clay Park, Historic Jackson Ward, RVA 💰 FREE FAMILY FESTIVAL

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Elegba, from the Yoruba cosmology of West Africa, is an Orisa or intercessor who opens the roads, bringing clarity out of confusion. The Elegba Folklore Society is a year-round, lively celebration of African and African American culture. Enjoy art and imports in our cultural center. Sway with our performance company in the warmth and feel of an African village. Awaken YOUR spirit! Or, participate in a guided heritage tour along the trail of enslaved Africans and of other noteworthy sites. The Capital City Kwanzaa Festival, Down Home Family Reunion, a Celebration of African American Folk Life, and Juneteenth, A Freedom Celebration are events that have delighted audiences for over 25 years. The Society offers the best in African Diasporic cultural experiences, promoting an understanding of the present by valuing the past. Elegba Folklore Society Richmond’s Cultural Ambassador Embrace the Spirit!