The annual Odunde Street Festival brings a genuine taste of Africa to South Street and one of Philadelphia’s oldest, historically African American neighborhoods. Odunde is a Yoruba word that means “Happy New Year.” Every year, the Odunde Festival draws vendors from not only America but from an array of African and Caribbean countries as well.
References:
- The Official Odunde Festival. n.d. “Odunde We Are More Than A Festival.”
- Gregg, Cherri. 2013. “Oshunbumi Fernandez, Caring Through Culture and Odunde 365.” CBS Philly.
- Jenkins, Kristina. 2013. “Our Guide To The Odunde Festival, Set To Bring A Celebration Of African American Culture To South Street West This Sunday, June 9.” UWISHUNU Philadelphia.