As San Antonio’s DreamWeek kicks off, ‘there’s something extraordinary that’s happening’
Unyime Udosen shows how to wrap and wear a head tie at her vendor's booth at the Olaju African Market Creative Arts Festival which showcases arts from the African continent at the Blue Star Arts Complex on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. As one of the officially recognized events of DreamWeek which promotes the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, the Olaju Festival provides enlightenment of African art and culture to San Antonio. diverse celebration known only to San AntonioIt’s gone global.
“This is a great demonstration of who we are as a compassionate community that reaches across to cultures locally and across the world to help us understand and to live more in harmony with each other,” Nirenberg said.The city-wide summit runs Friday through Jan. 29, with more than 200 events at more than 50 venues across San Antonio. The events will include art exhibits, concerts, debates, film screenings, mixers, panel discussions, and symposiums.
“That’s the joy about DreamWeek,” Gibbs said. “Not only is it a jewel in San Antonio, but it has extended beyond the walls of this city and gone across the country. Believe me when I say it will have a global impact one day.”“I’ve always lived my life, but no one else’s life,” she said. “I would love to know everyone’s story, dream and how we can make it come true together.”
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