The Gullah Geechee herbal gathering on Johns Island, South Carolina, serves as a poignant ritual where participants honor their ancestors while exploring herbal traditions. Attendees bring flowers and photos, connecting with their heritage over a three-day conference filled with workshops led by Black and brown instructors, many of whom are Gullah Geechee. The gathering not only emphasizes the importance of herbal remedies, previously essential due to healthcare accessibility issues, but also seeks to impart ancestral knowledge to younger generations, supporting community bonds and cultural preservation that Khetnu Nefer, the founder, finds crucial.
Attendees at the Gullah Geechee herbal gathering honor their ancestors by crossing a bridge in ritual, connecting the living with the dead through herbal traditions.
The gathering, held on family land, offers workshops on herbal remedies, helping younger generations learn about their heritage and the importance of ancestral knowledge.
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