Sawa Convention North America
Atlanta 2027
September 2–5, 2027
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Atlanta, Georgia
Following Montreal 2025, Sawa Convention North America continues in Atlanta, one of the American South’s major cultural cities, bringing the Sawa community across North America together.
- Dates
- September 2–5, 2027
- Primary venue
- The Orchids Event Hall6355 Jimmy Carter Blvd, Suite B-2, Norcross, GA 30071
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Our work & initiatives
Discover the projects, services and milestones helping our community grow.
RetrospectiveMontreal 2025 — Relive the Convention
Three days of culture, memory, and community in Montreal, gathered into a single archive: Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3.
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CommunityOfficial Convention Fabric
Official Sawa Convention fabric is available, alongside official projects and community sales points.
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Sawa registration platformOfficial serviceNorth America Sawa Database — Registration Open
The official registration platform for Sawa across North America, helping members register while strengthening a more connected and structured Sawa network.
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Ecosystem
Explore Sawa Convention North America
The associations, official services, and ways to take part in Sawa community life across North America.
Canada
Sawa Groups in Canada
Find active Sawa associations and contact points across Canada.
Coming soonUnited States
Sawa Groups in the United States
Connect with Sawa associations and community networks in the United States.
Coming soonParticipation
Parade Of Associations
A gateway to present associations and participate in the Sawa movement.
Coming soon
Established initiative
NASIF — Financing Sawa initiatives for lasting impact
Already operational and now supported by an Executive Management team and a Board of Directors, NASIF helps finance strategic initiatives and strengthens the long-term capacity of Sawa projects across North America.
Being finalized
Sawa Life — Strengthening solidarity when it matters most
Now being finalized, Sawa Life is developing a solidarity and assistance framework designed to better support Sawa people across North America in times of need.
Community identity
Sawa Cultural Heritage
Discover some of the symbols, traditions, and cultural expressions that continue to shape Sawa identity across generations and continents.
Cultural expression
The Muken
An iconic traditional musical instrument of the Sawa people, the Muken is a double bell used during ceremonies, community gatherings, and cultural celebrations.
Cultural expression
Ngondo Canoe Races
A highlight of the Ngondo Festival, the most important traditional celebration of the Sawa people, the canoe races symbolize the deep connection between Sawa communities and the Wouri River.
Cultural expression
Ndolé
The signature dish of Sawa cuisine, Ndolé is renowned far beyond Cameroon and remains a symbol of hospitality, sharing, and community.
Cultural expression
The Sawa Cultural Palace
A landmark dedicated to preserving, promoting, and passing Sawa cultural heritage on to future generations.
Official archive
Montreal 2025 Retrospective
One chronological archive to relive the three days of culture, symposium, gala, and closing.
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