6th Annual Osun Sengese Festival
Healing Waters Weekend
Oakland, California
Odún pé, Odún jó! - Èriwò yá! Èriwò yá!
The Osun Sengese Festival is a sacred cultural and spiritual gathering honoring Òṣun, the Orisa of sweet waters, fertility, beauty, diplomacy, healing, and prosperity.
Rooted in Yoruba ancestral tradition and devotion, this annual celebration brings together community members, spiritual practitioners, cultural leaders, and families to honor the sacred river and the life-giving power of water.
For generations, devotion to Òṣun has been known to bring healing, fertility, harmony, prosperity, and blessings of many forms. Through prayer, offerings, drumming, dance, sacred teachings, and divination, participants gather to honor the sacred waters and the transformative power of Òṣun.
This gathering is presented through the spiritual and cultural work of Yeye’s Sacred Feminine Arts and the Osun Sengese Temple, dedicated to preserving ancestral wisdom, sacred feminine traditions, and Orisa spiritual practice within community.
Community Festival CelebrationSaturday, May 16Ojo Odún – Honoring ÒṣunThe heart of the festival is Saturday’s community celebration, a vibrant day of devotion and cultural expression honoring the Mother of the Sacred River.
This gathering brings the community together in prayer, music, dance, and offerings to Òṣun, celebrating the beauty and blessings of the sacred waters.
Throughout the celebration, Òṣun priestesses will offer prayers on behalf of participants, lifting the intentions of the community and invoking blessings of healing, harmony, fertility, prosperity, and protection.
Festival Highlights• Traditional Bata and Osun Bembe drumming
• Sacred dance and cultural celebration
• Community prayers and offerings
• Blessings invoked by Òṣun priestesses
• Honoring Òṣun and the sacred waters
The powerful sound of sacred drums and the ringing of Aja bells carried by Òṣun priestesses help create a spiritually vibrant atmosphere that welcomes the presence and blessings of Òṣun.
Free Community EventSaturday’s festival celebration is free and open to the public.
Families, elders, children, spiritual practitioners, and all who come in respect and reverence are welcome to attend.
Offerings for Òṣun
Participants are welcome to bring offerings as a gesture of gratitude, devotion, and prayer.
Suggested offerings include:
• Asaro (Yam Porridge)
• Obi (Kola Nut)
• Owo (Money)
• Oti (Gin)
• Ide (Brass – beloved by Òṣun)
• Sweet fruits
Offerings symbolize respect, gratitude, and prayers for blessings of healing, protection, prosperity, fertility, and harmony.
Accomodations
Recommended Areas:
Downtown Oakland • Lake Merritt • Uptown / North Oakland
Hotel Options Include:
• Oakland Marriott City Center
• Kissel Uptown Oakland
• Moxy Oakland Downtown
• Washington Hotel
• Jack London Inn
✨ These locations keep you close to the festival flow, sacred gatherings, and community movement.
🏡 Additional Stay OptionsYou may also search for highly-rated Airbnb stays in Downtown, Lake Merritt, or North Oakland for a more private and home-style experience.
✈️ Travel TipCheck flights into:
• Oakland International Airport (OAK)
• San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Both provide easy access to Oakland and may offer more flight options.
We look forward to welcoming you into sacred space, community, and the flowing waters of Òṣun.
Come prepared to gather, be restored, and celebrate. 💛
Additional Festival Events
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Embodying Osun: Sacred Rivers, Sacred Living, Sacred Healing
Taught by Olórí Yèyé Olosunde Aduke 🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM 💛 Class Fee: $35 This sacred teaching explores how the spiritual principles of Yeye Òṣun: Orisa of river waters, fertility, healing, and divine feminine power, can be embodied in daily life through harmony, beauty, wisdom, emotional balance, and right relationship. In this Oakland, Californina class offering, we deepen the work by recognizing that: The condition of our inner waters is reflected in the waters around us. Participants will learn ways to: ✨ Cultivate emotional balance and mental clarity through Osun’s principles ✨ Restore inner flow where there has been stress, heaviness, or stagnation ✨ Strengthen self-care practices that support mental and emotional well-being ✨ Understand the connection between sacred rivers and community healing ✨ Develop awareness of how we care for the waters in our cities as a spiritual responsibility Align daily living with the healing, life-giving current of Osun A call into awareness, alignment, and responsibility. We will explore: • The relationship between emotional health and water energy in the body • How imbalance shows up as stress, overwhelm, disconnection, or depletion • Ways to return to flow, clarity, and grounded presence • The role of sacred rivers as medicine—for individuals and communities • How honoring Osun includes how we treat water, land, and environment Class Includes • Teaching & guided reflection • Simple embodiment practices for emotional regulation • Group awareness + discussion • Osun-centered perspective on mental wellness • Integration you can apply immediately in daily life 🌍 Community Contribution A portion of this experience supports awareness of local water care and community healing. Learning to live in a way that honors her presence within us and around us. Come as you are. Leave with clarity, grounding, and renewed flow.
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35.00
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Sunday, May 17 - Òṣun Divinations
Appointments are recommended.
Click here to schedule for May 17th Divination
Be An Osun Sengese Festival Sponsor
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OSUN SENGESE FESTIVAL SPONSOR 2026
Osun Sengese Festival Sponsorship Supporting Sacred Waters, Culture, and Community The Osun Sengese Festival – Healing Waters Weekend is a sacred cultural and spiritual gathering held to honor Orisa Òsun and her sacred healing waters: rivers, creeks, streams, and life-giving waters that nourish the earth and sustain our communities. Hosted by Ile Ase Osun Sengese, this annual celebration brings together community members, spiritual practitioners, cultural leaders, and families for a weekend of devotion, cultural expression, and spiritual connection. Through prayer, offerings, drumming, dance, sacred teachings, and divination, we gather in reverence of Òsun and the life-giving waters she governs. The festival serves as both a sacred observance and a community celebration, preserving Yoruba spiritual traditions while creating space for healing, cultural education, and collective honoring of the waters. Sponsors of the Osun Sengese Festival help make this gathering possible. Contributions support ceremonial preparations, shrine offerings, cultural programming, and the creation of a welcoming sacred environment where community members can gather in devotion and celebration. Through your support, the sacred traditions honoring Òsun continue to flourish and the blessings of the waters continue to flow through our communities. Sponsorship Levels Osun River Sponsor — $250 River Sponsors support the foundational elements of the festival and sacred offerings to the waters. Includes: • Name listed on the festival website • Social media recognition • Community gratitude acknowledgment • Contribution toward ceremonial offerings and festival preparations Gold Sponsor — $500 Gold Sponsors help support the cultural and ceremonial elements of the Osun Sengese Festival. Includes: • Name or business logo listed on the festival website • Name or business listed on festival program • Social media recognition • Sponsor acknowledgment during the festival • Name listed on the festival sponsorship banner • Contribution toward shrine offerings, ceremonial preparations, and community programming Legacy Sponsor — $1,000+ Legacy Sponsors help ensure the continued growth and impact of the Osun Sengese Festival for future generations. Includes: • Prominent logo placement on festival promotional materials (when applicable) • Recognition on the festival website and social media • Sponsor acknowledgment during the festival gathering • Featured listing as a Legacy Sponsor of the Osun Sengese Festival • Contribution supporting ceremonial preparations, community access, and cultural preservation With gratitude, Olórí Yèyé Olosunde Aduke Ile Ase Osun Sengese Honoring Òsun and the sacred waters that sustain life.
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250.00
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