2024
An annual event that aims to enhance ocean literacy by inspiring the next generation, spotlighting current fisheries practices, community livelihoods and sustainable alternatives.
Festival Program
Asanteni Sana to our Supporters
Sponsors
community/school
Blue Ventures
Tusk Trust
Portuguese Embassy
Sally Dudmesh
Peponi Hotel
Naima House
Davis & Shirtliff
Royal African Safaris
Edd & Annabelle Brookes
The Tilleard Family
The Village Experience
Captain Andy;s
MajiKai Kiwayuu
Benita Lincolm
Katarina Giovanna
Kasbah House
Stall
Hero Boxing CLub
Kijani Hotel
Flip Flopi
Aman Shop
Piero Galtrucco
Antonine Burkel
Swahili Soul
Peter Wheeler & Pascale
Activity
Tusitiri Dhow
Coconut House
Maryjika Beckman
Sirai
Cookswell Jikos
Collection in the Wild
Donations
Sea Suq
Jua House
Anne Oglivie
Charlotte Cameroon
Kitusuru House
Baobab House
Workshops
WITH THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS & PARTNERS
Want to Support?
The festival is an annual eventl, if you want to become a partner and sponsor a certain aspect or workshop for 2025 please contact us.
We also have sponsorship packages to support the festival days.
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Bahari Yetu Festival 2023
The 2023 Bahari Yetu Festival, exceeded all of our expectations. It was the second time we held this annual ocean festival and the turn out was double that of the previous year. There was sponsored attendance of over 360 kids, from 18 schools across 4 islands in the Lamu archipelago. We also provide a space for local conservation and community organisations to
showcase the work they are doing.
Once the games on the beach were complete everyone made their way to the Sea Suq for lunch and performances. The Lamu Arts & Theatre Alliance performed an interactive play, and the Matata & Friends puppet show had everyone enthralled! The kids amazed us all with their talent show and creative recycled art pieces. Ending the day with prize giving, goody bags and a dhow sail in the channel.
Prizes given included fun activities for the kids such as a snorkelling trip, sunset sail and trip to Takwa Ruins
Get a glimpse of the first Bahari Yetu Festival 2022. Which attended by over 150 kids from 8 different schools, they are The Next Ocean Ambassadors. There were 12 different stalls showcasing the work of different local organisations focusing on cultural, environmental and historical, they were Representing Bahari Yetu. The highlight of the day was the fun activities and games, we know everyone loves Mashindano!
