Festival · Richmond, California, United States
Rakkasah West
Historical / legacy
One of the most influential historic Middle Eastern dance festivals and bazaars in the United States, known for multiple stages, live bands, workshops and a very large vendor/performance community.
Planned return announced; completion not independently established in this research pass · organized by Rakkasah / Shukriya
Edition 2022 · Planned return
Teachers & performers
Line-up
Not applicable / unconfirmed
Programme
Highlights
- Rakkasah relaunch announcement.
Verification: Do not treat as a completed edition without additional evidence.
Archive
Previous editions
2006 · 24–26 March 2006; workshop week 18–24 March
26th year
Very large performer/instructor community; complete schedule available on legacy site but not normalised here
Multiple stages, live bands, fantasy bazaar and a preceding week of workshops.
Verification and sources
Official legacy site; festival self-described at the time as the world's largest Middle Eastern folk festival and fantasy bazaar.
Research record
Verification: High for historical significance
Official legacy material documents 2006 as its 26th year. A later site announced a planned 2022 return, but current continuity is not assumed.
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