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Return! Return!
What’s a “Yankee Bajan?”
In some ways, the production and story of “Yankee Bajan,” written by Linda Parris-Bailey and directed by Dahlak Brathwaite, is about identity. In other ways it’s about riding waves and weathering storms. It reminds us that making decisions is hard work; coming of age is hard work; raising a family is hard work. And within that we must look inward, have clear values and seek wise counsel.
Historic, indeed. Yes, the story illustrates a special cross-cultural connection between Barbados and the Carolinas. And it speaks to the diaspora of Black people and families wanting to find, create and have a sense of home.
So, what does it mean to return home? Perhaps, it is about re-turning inward, first.
About MOJA Arts Festival
The MOJA Arts Festival is a multi-disciplinary festival produced annually and directed by the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the MOJA Planning Committee, an all-volunteer community arts and cultural group.
Additional assistance and guidance is provided by the less formal networks of the MOJA Advisory Board, a group of civic leaders who assist with fundraising and advocacy, and the Friends of MOJA patron circle, representing individual and corporate donors.
Continue reading about the Festival and learn more about the History of the Festival.
