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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week: Honouring Yeye Osun at the Thames
DESCRIPTION:Honouring Mama Osun & Caring for Our Rivers\nThe River Thames\, into which the River Wandle flows — where we usually celebrate Mama Osun — is under constant threat from pollution. Every day\, wet wipes\, plastic bottles\, and other harmful waste are discarded into these sacred waters. Such acts violate not only the environment\, but also the sanctity of water and the spirit of Mama Osun\, as the embodiment of the river. \nAcross indigenous cultures\, sacred rituals and symbols remind us to live in harmony with nature. It is our shared responsibility to protect and preserve our rivers for future generations. \nA Celebration of Life\, Love & Community\nWe gather at St Mary’s Church for a communal offering to Mama Osun\, celebrating our connection to water\, nature\, and each other. This uplifting and therapeutic experience is open to everyone — families\, friends\, and children of all ages are warmly welcome. \nAfter the offering\, please join us for refreshments at the church\, where Michelle Asantewa will give a talk exploring the significance of Mama Osun and her sacred traditions. \nOfferings (Ebos)\nYou are welcome to bring items to contribute to the collective offering\, including: \n\nLight-coloured fruits: melons\, mangoes\, tangerines\, bananas\, golden apples\nHoney\, unwrapped sweets\, brown sugar or molasses\, sweet biscuits\nSweet drinks and sensual fragrances or incense\nCoconuts\, nuts\, pumpkins\, pumpkin seeds\nFlowers — especially yellow and white\nShells\nPlantain\, sweet potato\, cornmeal\, sweetcorn\n\nThis list is not exhaustive — please bring whatever you feel moved to offer. You may also wish to make a personal offering to the river. \nMusical instruments are especially encouraged — particularly bells — to help call upon the river goddess during the ceremony. \nWhat to Wear\nWe wear white\, yellow\, or both in honour of Mama Osun — even during the clean-up. She represents beauty\, abundance\, and sacred waters\, which is why we work together to keep the river pristine. \nPlease wear: \n\nSturdy footwear\nWeather-appropriate clothing\nBring enough drinking water\n\nMeeting Point\nWe meet at the slipway immediately beside St Mary’s Church. Look out for the Thames21 vehicle. \nAddress:\nThe Moorings\, Battersea Church Rd\, London SW11 3NA \nBus routes: 170\, 19\, 49\, 639\, and 670 \nEvent Details\nDate: Sunday 31 May\nTime: Assemble at 1:30pm \nPlease arrive promptly at 1:30pm to collect equipment and hear the health and safety briefing. \nLearn More\nIf you would like to learn more about Mama Osun\, many resources are available online. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact us. \nWe look forward to sharing this beautiful and meaningful experience with you. \nIf you have any queries\, please get in touch with Matt Dawson at matt.dawson@thames21.org.uk. \nPlease view more info here: https://youtu.be/9ofmMGrJ-F0?si=pcTV8tp0rtcQRFao \n  \n \n 
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LOCATION:Battersea Church Road\, The Moorings\, London\, London SW11 3NA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Annual Osun River Ritual: 10th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Osun River Ritual marks its 10th Anniversary in 2026 with a landmark cultural\, spiritual\, and community celebration honouring Osun – the Yoruba Orisa of the river\,  abundance\,  fertility\, and healing. \nFor ten years\, the ritual has brought together elders\, artists\, activists\, families\, and young people to honour the river\, protect water life\, and celebrate African diasporic spiritual heritage in London. \nAs always the event will combine ritual\, performance\, wellness\, art\, and community participation\, with youth involvement and environmental awareness. This year\, we are making some improvements to the ritual we know you’ll enjoy and we welcome your support and understanding. \nYour minimum donation of £5.00 will go towards supporting the event’s overheads and organisation. Please use the DONATE button or book via Eventbrite\, if preferred. \n10th Anniversary Celebration: programme of activities \nWhat the 10th Anniversary Celebration includes\n\nSacred river blessing and naming ceremony of a river deity figure found 10 years ago in the Thames – See this podcast\nIntergenerational handover ceremony\, to welcome the new Arugba (calabash bearer)\nDance\, drumming\, music\, and spoken word performances\nWellness walks and environmental activities (starting in March – September in collaboration with the National Trust) – Register here\nArt/photographic exhibition (2–10 August)\nFilm screenings\, workshops\, presentations centred of aspects of African Spiritual practices\nMerchandise and community fundraising\nFood stalls\nRecognition of the ancestral links to the location at Morden Hall Park – through Virginia Tobacco trade\nRiver Clean up/blessings\n\nWhat Is the Osun River Ritual?\nThe Annual Osun River Ritual is a public\, spiritual and cultural gathering centred in African and diasporic traditions\, specifically Ifa of Yoruba. It centres on the Orisa of smooth water; water being sacred\, life-giving\, healing. Connecting with the annual Osogbo festival\, honouring Yeye Osun\, we make space for: \n\nCommunal and personal offering\nCommunity well-being\nRiver blessing\, honouring the environment\nIntergenerational knowledge sharing\nDance\, drumming\, music\, and spoken word\nCelebration of African Indigenous Spirituality\n\nMeet up:\nMeeting point outside the M&S/Sainsbury’s – address: 1 Merton High St\, London SW19 1DD. Meet at 10.00am – we set off at 10.15am\, as the walk to the Morden Hall location takes 30-40 minutes. We use this route as homage to the original meet up. For those who prefer the shorter route\, make your way from Morden Station. To connect with the larger group\, start at 10.30am from Morden Station. \n\nAbout the location: Morden Hall Park\nDescribed as a beautiful ‘oasis’ located in the borough of Merton\, Morden Hall Park\, is a National Trust site that was offered to the public\, by its owner Gilliat Hatfeild in 1941. The Wandle River runs through the park\, which is perfect to celebrate Yeye Osun. It was once the site of a snuff mill\, with its tobacco brought to the UK from Virginia\, locating its link to slavery. This was acknowledged by the National Trust during 2020 when a number of institutions were revisiting their historical connections to the Transatlantic Slave Trade. This year\, we feel it is important to more formally acknowledge this link with our African ancestors. \nThe small team at the Park have embraced the Osun River Ritual\, offer us their support to ensure the event is safe and successful. All visitors are asked to help them to keep it beautifully maintained. \nAddress: Morden Hall Road\, Morden\, London\, SM4 5JD
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