Rusinga Festival

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Rusinga Festival celebrates its 8th edition on 19th and 20th December. Taking place in Rusinga Island – one of Kenya’s hidden gems on Lake Victoria – the festival offers two days of music, fashion, film, food, artistry, literature, sports and conversations that take you back in time into the wealth of the Suba Culture.

The 2019 edition is tailored along the theme “The Island Remembers” – which gives us a reason to reminisce, celebrate, re-imagine and connect Rusinga Island to the world through art, culture and heritage. Today, cultural expressions are key in unifying and humanizing people.

The theme for Rusinga Festival 2018 is “Celebrating Cultural Diversity”. The National Policy on Culture and Heritage recognizes the fact that Kenya is a multicultural nation and realizes the need to promote unity in cultural diversity and support the commitment of all citizens towards the development of the spirit of nationhood – patriotism tourism. Cultural diversity is also a driving force for socioeconomic development.

The sixth edition of Rusinga Festival was held on 21st and 22nd December 2017 at Rusinga Island. Our audiences from across the ethnic divide, both the young and old enjoyed the festival. The theme of the festival, SPACES, was well timed as per the feedback received from our audiences. The festival has grown tremendously to a leading cultural and tourist attraction in Western Kenya.

Dan Odero Dala Adventures

Dala Adventures and Travel was happy and grateful to have been part of the 6th edition of the Rusinga Cultural Festival. I have dedicated the past two years chasing and exploring festivals around East Africa. I have been to Uganda and Tanzania and other parts of Kenya exploring festivals and events, so far RCF has shown its authenticity and capacity as a festival that truly celebrates the culture of a people. Only RCF festival has given me a full cultural package with local acts void of western influence.

Sisa MabhenaReporter, Slovak Television - TV JoJ

I loved the fact that Rusinga Festival employed the all round approach in celebrating the Suba culture, environment and tourist attractions while at the same time having an educational aspect. Rusinga Festival is definitely the best event that I have attended in Kenya.

Msafiri Magazine (June 2016)

You will be, transported back in time to the wealth of Suba Culture. It's the only remaining place on Earth where you can drink in this culture amid nature's stunning serenades over a fresh water lake.

Magunga WilliamsBest Kenyan Blogger of the Year - BAKE Awards 2017, 2018, 2019

There is too much rich history lying about, uncelebrated. Too much lost culture begging to be found. What I love about the Rusinga Festival is that it brings back to life one of the most amazing, yet largely ignored cultures of our time. That of the Suba community.