18th Annual International Charles Town Maroon Conference & Festival • June 20–23, 2026 • Charles Town, Portland, Jamaica
Programme

18th Annual International Charles Town Maroon Conference & Festival

June 20–23, 2026 • Charles Town, Portland, Jamaica • Theme: Resilience: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.

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Saturday, June 20

Community & Taíno Day

Yucahuna Kachi Areito, ceremonies by the river, Community Day, children’s games, elders’ treat, booths, football and movie night.

Sunday, June 21

Drum Fest & Bun Fyah

Rhythm and sound therapy, abeng, libation, workshops, Kumina, performances and Bun Fyah Night at the River Park.

Monday, June 22

Academic Day

Panels on Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow: historical resilience, living resilience, and imagining futures of resilience.

Tuesday, June 23

Ancestor Quao Victory Day

Spanish River Cove and Asafu Yard ceremonies, ancestral tribute, greetings, stories, songs, performances and Akom.

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