Kwetu Festival
Kwetu Festival is a celebration of culture, creativity, belonging, and community in our neighbourhoods. We are inviting volunteers, vendors, artists, performers, and speakers to help shape a powerful festival experience for families, youth, elders, and the wider public.
Why Kwetu?
“Kwetu” means “ours” or “home.” This festival creates space for people to feel visible, valued, and connected through music, food, storytelling, arts, and cultural exchange.
Who It’s For
Families, newcomers, youth, elders, artists, entrepreneurs, and neighbours from all backgrounds who want to celebrate culture and build stronger community ties.
What to Expect
Live performances, cultural showcases, community dialogue, children’s activities, local vendors, food experiences, and meaningful moments of connection.
KWETU 2026
KWETU 2026
Presence. Pride. Belonging.
Presence. Pride. Belonging.
What a weekend!
Kwetu Cultural Festival 2026 brought our community together for two unforgettable days of culture, music, food, learning, and connection. Every smile, dance, and shared moment reminded us why Kwetu—“home”—matters.
Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us. We cannot wait to share more beautiful memories from the festival!
Thank you CBR Photography, for capturing these great moments.
KWETU 2025
Rhythms of Identity
Celebrating Culture, Unity & Community
The Bavubuka Foundation and BC Ugandan Social Society launched the First Kwetu Cultural Festival on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at John Lawson Park in West Vancouver.
This vibrant, family-friendly event is free and open to all with a full day of music, dance, food, art, and cultural dialogue, the festival invites communities from all walks of life to experience the beauty and richness of African traditions while exploring shared values of unity, resilience, and joy.
KWETU 2027
KWETU 2027
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What to Prepare
We’re already preparing for another unforgettable celebration of culture, community, and creativity!
Volunteers, vendors, artists, and performers are invited to pre-register now and be among the first to receive participation updates.
Come share your gifts, showcase your business, and help bring Kwetu Cultural Festival 2027 to life!
Join the Movement
Kwetu Festival is more than an event. It is a growing community platform where culture is honoured, stories are shared, and people feel that they belong. We would love to hear from you. For questions, partnerships, or media inquiries, please contact the festival team
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