One: as in unity and connection.

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Journey: as in destination and voyage of humanity.

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One Journey Festival celebrates the talents, stories and contributions of refugees and other displaced people around the world. This family-friendly festival brings people together through our modern-day shared languages of humanity: art, food, music, dance, storytelling, soccer, fashion, and technology.

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One Journey's mission is to celebrate and amplify the voices of refugees, engaging people to connect, learn, and become enduring allies of those who are displaced. We’ve charted a movement to shine a positive light on refugees and inspire all to take action to build welcoming communities for our displaced brothers and sisters.

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The fourth annual One Journey Festival will take place on June 24, 2023 on the lawn of Washington National Cathedral - rain or shine.

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Popular TV personality and DC media ambassador Tommy McFly will emcee the One Journey Festival, which will feature a diverse lineup of music groups, dancers, and storytellers from different countries and cultures. Plus a special Festival appearance by Sesame Street’s beloved blue monster, Grover!

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Confirmed performers include:

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• Kabul Dreams – Afghanistan’s first rock band; these former refugees paved the way for what had been Afghanistan’s growing rock scene

• Stringwise: Jorge Glem & César Orozco – Grammy-nominated cuatro virtuoso Glem joins pianist, composer Orozco for their fusion of traditional Latin music and modern jazz

• Cheik Hamala Diabate – soul-stirring “king of the n’goni” in the griot tradition

• Gerdan – Kaleidoscope of World Music – traditional Ukrainian folk music with a modern spin

• Pihcintu Multicultural Chorus – acclaimed all-girl choir of former refugees from around the globe

• Hussein Smko – Iraqi dancer, choreographer, and founder of the Project Tag dance company

• Sokeo Ros – Cambodian hip-hop dancer, choreographer, educator

• Zakaria Bireche – unique sub-Saharan, North African, and Mediterannean fusion

• Batalá Washington – all-women Afro-Brazilian drum band

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Donate to help us continue sharing the magic: One Journey is ENTIRELY volunteer-run. 100% of your contributions go directly to hosting the third, One Journey Festival. Make your donation here.

 

Thanks to our current sponsors who are making this year's festival possible: Accenture, Mayer-Brown, Endeavors, Amazon, AWS, Covington, Engen, Islamic Relief, LIRS, NOVA Friends of Refugees, St. George's Episcopal Church, Welcome.US, and Women for Women International.

 

Ticket Registration: One Journey Festival is a FREE event and open to the public. Please RSVP to help us keep track of expected attendance and to stay up-to-date with updates & important announcements.