'I want everybody to know Gullah belongs to all of us': V.P of Gullah Festival
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BEAUFORT S.C. ()– The 40th annual “Original Gullah Festival” that is full of culture and history offered kicked off day one of three.

The Gullah Geechee culture originates from the descendants of Africans who were enslaved and transported to the coastal areas of Georgia and South Carolina.

Thats why the founder of Low Country Gullah, Luana Graves Sellars said it is important for the low country to have events like this.

“Understanding our region’s history is crucial, as we are all attached to it and the land has been preserved over generations due to the Gullah people’s devotion,” Sellars commented. “This is why it’s vital to not only be aware of the local history but also recognize the Gullah people’s significant contributions to the area.”

The festival hosted workshops that people can sign up for, which include doll making, basket weaving, quilt making and etc.

“For those of us with African American and Gullah Geechee heritage, celebrating our vibrant cultural legacy is essential,” expressed Patrice Cole, a teacher at the doll-making workshop. “Incorporating traditional African textiles into doll making truly uplifts our spirits.”

This event is going on from May 23-25 with a full schedule each day starting at 10 a.m. and is located at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in Beaufort.

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