| "Roots Festival" in The Gambia, West Africa |
|
|
From Wednesday, May 28 2008 - 8:00am
To Saturday, June 07 2008 - 5:00pm
Every day |
by xodus |
|
|
| Xodus International Group,
LLC |
| International Roots Festival |
|
|
|
| Join XIG in
the Gambia! |
 |
Discover
|
| River
Gambia |
 |
Culture
|
| Heritage
Trail |
 |
History
|
Gambian
Mother & Child
|
 |
Heritage
|
| Goree
Island |
 |
Reunite
|
Gambian
Women
|
 |
| Journey Home with
Xodus! |
|
The countries of Senegal & The Gambia are boasting with
friendliness and hospitality. The word "Teranga" is Senegalese for
''hospitality' and is a word that you will hear resonating throughout your
visit.
This historical festival began in 1996. It began with the
effort of promoting and encouraging the reuniting of people of African Decent,
residing in the Diaspora and to further discover their ancestral heritage. First
conceived by the late Alex Haley, author of the famous novel and later movie,
"Roots", written in the early 1970s.
Mr. Haley died
in 1992 and he left a contribution and a legacy to inspire all people of African
decent to trace their family history and celebrate their rich culture. This
global program is a biennial event with thousands of attendees traveling from
Europe, The United States of America, The Caribbean, Canada and Latin America.
There will be several events to include musicians, Gambian drumming groups,
exciting cultural shows, and gospel groups.. The Gambia, well known as "The
Smiling Coast" is beckoning you and will welcome you with open arms and a warm
embrace.
|
|
Senegal & The Gambia
May 28 - June 7, 2008
Inclusions
Roundtrip air
from JFK to Dakar, Senegal
Hotel accommodations * 4 Star
Admittance to the festival
Welcome
Reception
Carnival Procession of Music and Dance (Zimba)
Official
Opening ceremony
Hear the opening speech delivered by the
President
Cultural Groups and life Band)
Interfaith
religious Forum
REGATTA (Traditional Boat Race)
Musical
Jamboree
Featuring local and international Bands
Visits the homes
of Gambian families
Pilgrimage to Juffureh /Albreda
Villages
Juffureh*Meet the village Elders
Meet the Living
descendants of Kunta Kinteh
City tour of Dakar
Visit to Goree
Island
Daily breakfast & other meals
Visa to the
Gambia
Exclusions
Anything not mentioned
above
Travelers insurance * Please ask your XIG Rep. for
assistance
Items of a
personal nature
Additional Information
Please contact Xodus International Group at 703-971-9660. To
reserve your seat, register online at www.xodusint.com. Please send a copy of
the registration form along with your payment to XIG. (The Initial
deposit/payment of $225.00 is due by 1/20/08. Final payment due by 4/3/08.
Payment plans are available.
Please visit our website at
www.xodusint.com, for details of this tour. Please refer to tour number XIGRF723
on all correspondence. (Single supplements available.) Material including
international requirements, travelers insurance, detailed itinerary, payment
plan and country profiles will be sent once a deposit has been received.
For US citizens, a passport is required with two clean (unstamped)
visa pages. Visa and immunization requirements vary from other countries.
Please call your health care provider and the consulate for updated information.
Please note: $200.00 of the payment is non-refundable. In order to protect your
deposit, obtain travelers insurance. Please speak to your XIG representative for
international insurance information.
Cost
$2,999.00 per
person, based on double occupancy. Single suppl. is available.
Prices are subject to change due to
fluctuation in currency exchange and fuel
rates.
|
|
Xodus International
Group
5810 Kingstowne Center Drive,
#207
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 971-9660 e (703)
832-4007-Fax
Visit us at www.xodusint.com
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
|
|
|
|
Calendar
