Conversations at Culturefest

“The Healing Power of Stories.” 
Join storyteller and peacebuilder, Kiran Singh Sirah to discuss and reflect upon how stories ground and shape us, help us find and cultivate common ground, and heal communities.  

“Every Day We Rise | The World Through Your Eyes” with Coppa Stone - Short film and discussion on how our stories can become catalysts for social change.  

“Let’s talk Solar!” Learn about collaborative opportunities to go solar with Solar Holler. 

“Walking away from toxic relationships” with Cynthia McGill and Alecia Rice

Yoga
Explore a variety of yoga types with Joanie of The Gaia Den and other instructors. 

Drumming

Explore authentic rhythms from the Ivory Coast, Mali & Guinea, West Africa w/ Djeme Master Adama Dembele

Darbuka Basics - Learn from the world renowned Darbuka Queen Raquy Danziger: Turkish Split-hand technique, a numbered finger system, and new renditions of rhythms that she has picked up in her world travels. 

Healing

Sound Healing Meditation with Kennedy OneSelf - This musical mindfulness facilitator
will spread serenity through magical melodies while you relax and let go. 
Self-Care is World-Care: Taking our life into our own hands, with Augustus Saldana
Sound Healing Meditation with Joanie - Close your eyes and be transported. 
Shine Resonance Mediation with Shannon Shine and Selomon - These holistic practitioners will fill the air with healing sounds, peace and tranquility. 

Movement, Art & More

Belly Dance for Every Body by Nina Amaya
The Flow Zone - Learn and experiment with hooping, twirling, and a variety of flow arts. 
Make a Tiny Tree with Issac Preston - Learn about this artists’ unique process and make a piece of your own!
Explore the sky with Dave Buhrman of WV Sky Tours