The Youth village within the One Root festival is fast developing from ‘must see” side attraction to “must do” main attraction.   Thanks to the dedication of the three chairpersons team of Shirley Smith, Bob Cooley, and Wanda Johnson.   This year’s event promises a lot of activities for the youth and the young at hearths.  Realizing the truth that the youth of today are adults of tomorrow, the goal of the Festival is to “catch them young.”

INTERPRETE AFRICAN TALKING DRUM, LEARN TO USE CHOPSTICK, CREATE YOUR OWN BOTTLE DOLLS AND MORE.

No more opting for the fork at the Japanese restaurant after your family has made it to the One Root Festival 2004.  Session on using chopstick, interpreting African Talking drum, and learning variety of games from around the world are all included free in this year’s package.

Your children’s worldview scope will be widened after the One Root festival with enriching activities from the cultures around the world including Japanese, African (Ghana, Nigeria), Turkish, Brazilian, Korean, Native American, Mexican, African American, Puerto Rican, Filipino, Tahitian, Australian, New Zealander and more.

Ever seen a Mariachi group team up with African Djembe drummers with Japanese flute, backed by multicultural Choir group? It’s all happening at the One Root Festival Youth Village.  And it is a “must do!”