Garifuna Settlement Day at Zanzi | Culture, Dinner & Live Music
About this Event
On November 19, we gather for more than a night out.
We gather to honor history.
We gather to celebrate culture.
We gather to remember the journey of the Garinagu — and to create space for the next generation to carry that culture forward.
Welcome to Born on Settlement Day, an intimate Garifuna heritage dinner and cultural experience at Zanzi.
Hosted during Garifuna Settlement Day and the birthday of Adelis, this evening serves as the cultural opening to a larger weekend centered around heritage, community, entrepreneurship and the Afro-Diaspora.
While Garifuna culture is at the heart of the evening, everyone is welcome.
Whether you are Garifuna, Caribbean, African, Afro-Latino, African American or simply someone who appreciates culture and community, we invite you to experience the music, food, history and energy of the Garifuna people.
Rooted in Garifuna. Connected by Diaspora.
What to Expect
🌍 Garifuna Culture & Heritage
🥁 Live Garifuna Music, Drumming & Cultural Performances
🎶 Punta • Paranda • Afro-Caribbean • Afrobeats
🍽️ Dinner & Caribbean/African Cuisine
🍹 Signature Cultural Cocktails
💨 Hookah Available
🎂 Birthday Celebration
🖤🤍💛 Garifuna Settlement Day Recognition
🤝🏾 Afro-Diaspora Business & Community Networking
📸 Photo & Content Moments
👑 Special Preview of The Coronation Weekend
The Evening
6:00 PM — The Gathering
Arrive early for dinner, cocktails, conversation and cultural music.
Meet members of Atlanta’s Garifuna, Caribbean, African and broader diaspora communities while enjoying the atmosphere at Zanzi.
7:00 PM — The Story
A brief cultural presentation honoring:
● Garifuna Settlement Day
● Garifuna history and migration
● The resilience of the Garinagu
● Our elders and cultural leaders
● Garifuna communities throughout Belize, Honduras, Guatemala, Nicaragua, St. Vincent and the global diaspora
7:30 PM — Taste of the Diaspora
Enjoy Zanzi’s cuisine alongside special cultural food and beverage features created for the evening.
Featured cultural offerings and collaborations will be announced.
8:00 PM — Live Culture
The evening comes alive with Garifuna music, drumming, dance and cultural performances.
Then we transition into an Afro-Diaspora celebration featuring:
Punta • Paranda • Afrobeats • Soca • Dancehall • Caribbean Classics
8:45 PM — Born on Settlement Day
A special birthday and heritage moment with Adelis.
This year, the celebration begins by honoring the culture, people and history connected to November 19.
And before the weekend moves toward The Coronation, we begin with the roots.
Thursday: The Roots.
Saturday: The Crown.
The Heritage Table
We’re creating space for selected Garifuna, Caribbean and Afro-Diaspora entrepreneurs, organizations and creatives to be highlighted during the evening.
Potential featured categories include:
● Fashion
● Beauty
● Food
● Travel
● Authors
● Cultural organizations
● Artists
● Community initiatives
● Professional services
● Diaspora-owned businesses
Interested in becoming a Heritage Table Partner or Cultural Partner?
Contact Soft Yet Powerful™ for collaboration opportunities.
Tickets
🎟️ Cultural Admission
$25–$35
Includes:
● Event admission
● Cultural programming
● Live entertainment
● Birthday celebration
● Access to the Afro-Diaspora social experience
🍽️ Heritage Dinner Experience
$60–$75
Includes:
● Event admission
● Reserved dinner seating
● Selected dinner experience
● Welcome cocktail or mocktail
● Cultural programming
● Live entertainment
Final menu and inclusions to be announced.
👑 Royal Heritage Experience
$100+
Includes:
● Preferred seating
● Dinner experience
● Welcome beverage
● Special commemorative gift
● Cultural programming
● Priority access to upcoming Coronation Weekend experiences
Limited availability.
Celebrating With Us?
Birthdays, groups and organizations are welcome.
For groups of 5 or more, contact us regarding:
● Reserved seating
● Dinner arrangements
● Birthday recognition
● Community group accommodations
● VIP options
Dress Code
Cultural Elegance
Guests are encouraged to wear:
Garifuna attire • African attire • Caribbean fashion • Afro-Diaspora inspired fashion • Cocktail attire • Elevated evening looks
Traditional clothing is welcomed but not required.
Come representing your culture with pride.
Who Is Welcome?
Everyone who respects the culture.
This evening is centered around Garifuna Settlement Day, but the invitation extends throughout the diaspora.
We welcome our:
🇧🇿 Belizean family
🇭🇳 Honduran family
🇬🇹 Guatemalan family
🇳🇮 Nicaraguan family
🇻🇨 Vincentian family
🇯🇲 Jamaican family
🇹🇹 Trinidadian family
🇭🇹 Haitian family
🇵🇦 Panamanian family
🌍 African communities
🌎 Afro-Latino communities
✊🏾 African American community
…and friends of the culture.
Community Purpose
Born on Settlement Day is part of a larger initiative designed to bring culture, entrepreneurship and community together.
The weekend will help create visibility for diaspora-owned businesses and support community-focused initiatives connected to Herencia Cups Foundation and Delsa Joy LLC.
Specific charitable allocations and community-impact initiatives will be announced separately once finalized.
Location
Zanzi / Zanzibar Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia
Full venue details, parking information and arrival instructions will be provided to registered guests.
Important Information
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026
Recommended Arrival: 6:00 PM
Cultural Programming: Begins approximately 7:00 PM
Age: 21+ for alcoholic beverages
Food: Available
Hookah: Available
Parking: Venue parking information will be provided before the event.
Where is it happening?
USD 26.94 to USD 100.21
