Resolution to recognize the Original Gullah Festival of South Carolina for its cultural and economic contributions.

The South Carolina House of Representatives recognizes the Original Gullah Festival of South Carolina for its significant impact in preserving Gullah culture and its economic contribution to the state's tourism industry. The festival, held annually on Memorial Day weekend, began in 1986 and has grown from thirty-five attendees to tens of thousands, attracting visitors from around the world. It focuses on education, cultural preservation, and the promotion of the Gullah heritage, which blends West African, Native American, and African American influences.

Resolution to recognize the Original Gullah Festival of South Carolina for its cultural and economic contributions.

The South Carolina House of Representatives recognizes the Original Gullah Festival of South Carolina for its significant impact in preserving Gullah culture and its economic contribution to the state's tourism industry. The festival, held annually on Memorial Day weekend, began in 1986 and has grown from thirty-five attendees to tens of thousands, attracting visitors from around the world. It focuses on education, cultural preservation, and the promotion of the Gullah heritage, which blends West African, Native American, and African American influences.