Honoring His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I — July 23
Join us in sacred gathering for the Rastafari Nyabinghi Ceremony, a divine celebration of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I’s Earthstrong — a time of deep reverence, joy, and remembrance. The Nyabinghi is the heartbeat of Rastafari tradition, an ancient ceremonial practice rooted in African liberation, spiritual awakening, and unity.
The word Nyabinghi translates to “Death to Black and White Downpressors” — a powerful chant of freedom and divine justice — yet in the heart of Rastafari livity, it also speaks to the death of ignorance, division, and illusion, calling all beings back into oneness with the Most High.
The ceremony is a living vibration of drumming, chanting, prayer, and fire, centered around the three sacred drums— the bass, fundeh, and repeater — each one carrying a specific rhythm of creation. As the drums call, the people respond, their chants rising in praise of Jah Rastafari, celebrating life, liberation, and the eternal reign of His Majesty.
During this sacred observance, we gather as one family in praise, meditation, and ancestral remembrance, surrounded by the rhythm of the heartbeat — the drum — which connects us to the Earth and the Divine. The Nyabinghi fire burns continuously throughout the ceremony, representing the eternal light of Jah, purifying and sanctifying all who come near.
This Earthstrong celebration is a divine invitation — not only to observe but to feel, to learn, and to honor the living culture and spirituality of Rastafari. It is a time to witness tradition in motion, to reconnect with the roots of African identity, and to experience how Rastafari livity expresses reverence, discipline, and love for the Almighty through communal prayer, song, and service.
Come sit by the fire.
Listen to the drum.
Chant the praises of the Most High.
And let the vibration of Nyabinghi awaken remembrance within your soul —
for this is a celebration, a portal for transformation and a living testament to the divine presence that dwells in I and I.