The annual Earth Festival, which takes place from the 22nd to 30th July 2019, honours the birthday of the Rastafarian's spiritual leader, His Majesty Haile Selassie I and is a joyous and colourful celebration of this fascinating and vibrant Knysna community.

It also serves as a platform for these residents to openly share with others the traditions and roots of their faith. Judah Square is South Africa’s largest Rastafarian community, and is based in a small river valley in the Khayalethu township of Knysna. It was established in 1993 in a stance of solidarity against the suppression of their religious and social belief systems. Before Judah Square was formed, this community was a largely misunderstood and marginalised minority. After negotiations with the Knysna Municipality, they were granted a portion of land on which to settle, which marked the beginning of their positive and collective upliftment. Although there are many Rasta families living within this community, their spiritual union is such that they are in effect one large extended family.

Contact details

Name: Zebulon
Tel: 076 649 1034

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