This year’s patron Orisa is Osun, the embodiment of elegance, beauty, nurturing love, and the life-giving flow of the river. In Yoruba cosmology, Osun is more than a goddess of beauty—she is the divine force that cultivates and sustains connection. Her presence ensures that the bonds within the community are sweet, harmonious, and enduring. She governs the diplomacy, creativity, and shared joy that make a community thrive, while also blessing it with fertility, both in people and in ideas.

When we speak of unifying the community, Osun’s role is essential. She enriches our relationships, helps us resolve conflicts, and brings sweetness to our collective life. She inspires shared pride in our cultural identity and nurtures the kind of environment where families can grow, dreams can take root, and prosperity—both spiritual and material—can flourish.

To have Osun as the patron Orisa of this year’s gathering is to affirm that our work together will be grounded in harmony and uplifted by grace. With her guidance, we are reminded that true strength lies in unity, and true abundance flows from love, cooperation, and respect.