Oriki: A Praise Poetry Workshop
Schedule
Wed, 17 Sep, 2025 at 04:30 pm to Wed, 31 Dec, 2025 at 05:30 pm
UTC-07:00Location
1304 S 23rd St | Tacoma, WA

About this Event
Join us for Oríkì: Poetry, Language, and Value in Yorùbá Thought, an interactive class exploring the Yorùbá art of praise poetry. Oríkì is more than words—it is rhythm, performance, and value-making, a way of affirming identity, honoring heritage, and calling forth àṣẹ through language.
In these sessions, we will:
✨ Learn the basics of Yorùbá tones, sounds, and pronunciation
✨ Explore the cultural role of oríkì in naming, honoring, and memory-keeping
✨ Listen to and reflect on examples of traditional oríkì
✨ Practice creating and reciting our own oríkì for self, community, and nature
No prior knowledge of the Yorùbá language is required—just an open spirit and willingness to engage. This is a welcoming space for learners, artists, and community members interested in language, poetry, music, and cultural connection.
📖 What you’ll leave with:
- A foundation in Yorùbá language and poetic style
- Your own crafted oríkì verse
- A deeper understanding of how Yorùbá language creates and sustains value
Where is it happening?
1304 S 23rd St, 1304 South 23rd Street, Tacoma, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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