Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration

Today, the descendants of West Africans that were brought to the coastal islands of South Carolina and Georgia in bondage are striving to preserve a way of life. Gullah is more than simply the language and name of a people. It encompasses the essence of struggle, spirituality, perseverance and tradition. The Native Island Gullah People adhere to the custom of their ancestors through the sewing of sweet grass baskets, the weaving of casting nets and preparation of traditional Gullah food.

NIBCAA has hosted the Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration, since 1996, which showcases the rich cultural heritage of the Gullah people and their history on Hilton Head Island. This year’s Celebration events include the “Arts Ob We People" annual art exhibition and sale, “Taste of Gullah” arts, crafts and food expo, Gullah gospel music series, Gullah tales and songs with the legendary Ronald Daise and more! We invite you to come and celebrate Gullah where your soul will be transformed by the spirit of the Gullah culture.