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Sawubona Festival

SUNDAY, MAY 17 │ 2:00-6:00 

BELLEVUE COLLEGE

SUNDAY, MAY 17  │ 2:00-6:00 PM

Sawubona Festival

BELLEVUE COLLEGE

Building U - Level 3
3000 Landerholm Circle SE
Bellevue, WA 98007

Building U - Level 3

CELEBRATING THE DIVERSE CULTURES OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA

Music & Movement

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From master dancers and drummers to powerhouse vocalists, we’ve gathered a world-class group of creators and visionaries for this year's showcase.

 

Join us in celebration with performers representing various cultures of the African Diaspora. 

Community

Marketplace

Explore a vibrant collection of local vendors offering everything from handcrafted jewelry to traditional textiles and modern fragrances. Come to the community marketplace to connect and discover a favorite.​​

Vendor Lineup

  • Nikky’s Niche Designs

  • Merle The Art Lady

  • HER GLOW CANDY SHOP

  • Kreations by Kim Jay​​

  • Stay Artistic

  • Miss HBCU teen 2025

  • Pride Across the Bridge

  • ONYX + PETAL

  • Destiny Scents

  • The LaVerde Arts

  • Tejah Shataye​​

AARTH Health & Wellness Fair

  • African Americans Reach & Teach Health Ministry

  • Priority Footwear

  • Alzheimer's Association

  • Northwest Kindey Centers

  • Odessa Brown Children's Clinic

  • Body Essence Mobile Massage

  • NW Kidney Center

  • Bellevue College - Healthy Campus Advocates and Health Promotion & Education 

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Vendor Lineup
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Inspired by Humanity
Empowered Through Art.

Let Us Know You're Coming

RSVP is strongly encouraged. While the event is FREE, it makes a world of difference. Accurate attendance estimates help us apply for the grants that keep artists on the stage and enable us to better serve the community.

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Sawubona means "I see you, and by seeing you, I bring you into existence."​

Health & Wellness​ Vendors

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PART OF CITY OF BELLEVUE'S CROSS-CULTURAL CENTER WITHOUT WALLS

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Thanks to our Sawubona Partners

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