The Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest is hosting the third annual Tamasha la wa Afrika or Celebration of Africa on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 1.

The festival will be held in the parish hall 2 to 5 p.m. Parking is available in a lot on South Seventh Street. Theme is Kuja Uone Or Come and See.

The festival will feature music from Heavenly Rest’s own “Alleluia Choir,” along with special guests from throughout the African community in Texas. The festival will also include traditional East African food, as well as cultural demonstrations from members of the Heavenly Rest congregation. A key objective of the festival is to educate and surrounding community about African traditions and cultures.

For more than a decade, Abilene has been home to a growing population of refugees and other newcomers from East Africa. Tamasha la wa Afrika is an opportunity to learn more about this community, celebrate their culture, and acknowledge their contributions to Abilene.

For more information, contact Rev. David Romanik at dromanik@heavenlyrestabilene.org.