Immerse yourself into 5 Days of Learning Universal Wisdom through the scope of Bana Kuma and applying it to Music, Dance, and Ceremony! Join Master Conductor Chris Berry in Creating, Learning, and Presenting a ‘Prayer-formance’ at Bana Kuma Oahu 2020! This multi-day Master Class with Chris Berry is highly anticipated every year. Song, dance, diverse instrumentation and ancient wisdom are seamlessly woven together as an offering to our ancestors and a celebration of our unique gift as a human to transform etherial thought into tangible reality. The culminating orchestration is a Prayerformance for the community. It is simply an unforgettable experience. No experience necessary, absolute beginners will be accommodated, and all are welcome!

Throughout this experience we will gather as community in ceremonial setting. We will learn rhythms composed by Chris Berry, and experience a taste of the sacred altering possible when we imbue the rhythms with sacred intention. Each participant is asked to bring their own drum. We have a handful of extra djembe, if you would like to reserve one please specify when registering.

January 1-5, 2020, at Full Circle Farm in Waimanalo!
41-756 Mahailua St. Please park with all tires off of the road!

Daily Schedule:

Wednesday, January 1st: at Kanu Farms 41-984 Kakaina Pl.
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM Check in and registration at Kanu Farms
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM Opening Ceremony at Kanu Farms
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Spirit Council with Haha at Kanu Farms
8:30 PM – Fireside Gathering & Sharing at Kanu Farms

Thursday, January 2nd: at Full Circle Farm
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM Drumming
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Dancing
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM Bana Kuma Wisdom with ShaumToosa
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM Drumming
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Dancing
8:00 PM – 8:30 PM Fireside Mbira & Storytelling with Chris Berry

Friday, January 3rd: at Full Circle Farm
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM Drumming
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Dancing
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM Bana Kuma Wisdom with ShaumToosa
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM Drumming
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Dancing
8:00 PM – 8:30 PM Fireside Mbira & Storytelling with Chris Berry

Saturday, January 4th: at Full Circle Farm
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM Drumming
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Dancing
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM Drumming
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM Dancing
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Prayerformance Review
8:00 PM – 8:30 PM Fireside Mbira & Storytelling with Chris Berry

Sunday, January 5th: at Full Circle Farm
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Prayerformance Review
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Potluck Lunch & Costuming
4:30 PM Prayerformance
6:30 PM Fireside Mbira & Storytelling with Chris Berry

The Prayerformance is open to the community with suggested donation of $10. Please invite your family & friends!

Registration for 5 days of Bana Kuma immersion with Chris Berry:
$375 Standard Rate
$345 Kamaaina Rate
$300 Earlybird Rate (available until Dec 1st, 2019)

To secure your reservation, half of the registration fee is required. Please email minjasmagicks@gmail.com for reservations.
*This registration deposit is non-refundable and the remainder will be collected on the first day of our gathering if not received earlier. Advance payment is appreciated.

Day passes will not be available. It is beneficial and respectful to the group that you are able to attend as much as possible, as your absence and catch up detracts from the progress of the group. Missed classes will not be refunded.

Camping accommodations at Full Circle Farm are $10/night with access to toilet and hot shower.