Overview
On Sunday, October 1 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest will
host the third annual Tamasha la wa Afrika (“Celebration of Africa”), a festival of African music,
culture, and cuisine. The theme of this year’s Tamasha is “Njoo uone” (“Come and See”).
This event 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.
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 a wonderful opportunity to learn more
about this community, celebrate their culture, and acknowledge their contribution to Abilene.
For more information, contact David Romanik at Heavenly Rest: 325-677-2091 or
dromanik@heavenlyrestabilene.org.
The Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest is dedicated to serving and creating community by proclaiming the good news of God's love for all.
