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BABAMNA Convention Atlanta 2024 BBQ And Traditions Celebrations Day
Williams McKinley Peters Park
1832 Clark DR,
Tucker, GA, 30084
11:00AM - 6:00PM
Welcome,
BABAMNA Conventions held every two years are our main signature events designed to showcase the richness of the Bassa Bati Mpo’o people of Cameroon cultures and traditions.
Atlanta 2024 BBQ and Traditions Celebrations Day will feature a variety of interactive activities designed to bring you in a special discovery and initiation journey. We hope it will be a great moment of entertainment, relaxation and education for you, your family members and friends.
Take the time to read our program. We encourage you to wear a traditional outfit if you are of African descent.
We look forward to celebrating with you.
We are very grateful of your interest.
Benjamin Booh
Coordinator, BABAMNA Convention, Atlanta 2024, Traditions and Cultures Celebration Day
Program
| TIME | ACTIVITIES | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Setup and guest arrival | |
| 11:30 AM | BBQ stands open to the public | Food and drink will be served throughout the day. |
| 12:00PM | Games, Discovery and initiation stand open to the public | Activity will be held throughout the day every hour. Each session will last between 15 and 30 minutes. |
| 1) Initiation to Bassa Bati Mpo'o languages | ||
| 2) Initiation to the Assiko Dance | ||
| 3) The art of tying the traditional scarf | ||
| 4) The art of tying the loincloth | ||
| 5) N'GAMA game | Motor coordination and fine skill exercise played with seven stones. | |
| 6) The foundations and importance of the family tree in Bassa Bati Mpo'o traditions. | ||
| 12:30 PM | Panelist Book Stands open to the public | Book signing and photo op throughout the rest of the day. |
| 1:30PM - 2:00PM | Opening statements from BABAMNA president and traditional leaders | |
| 2:30PM - 3:00PM | BABAMNA association parade. | |
| 5:00PM - 5:15PM | Closing statements from BABAMNA President | |
| 5:15PM - 6:00PM | Clean up | |
