As is tradition, every last Thur & Fri before Christmas, @RusingaIsland comes alive with the colourful #RusingaFestival- a vibrant celebration of the Abasuba people & culture. This year will be no different. Save the dates for our 14th edition on 18th & 19th Dec. #RusingaFest2025

Real Culture. Real People. Real Life. @RusingaFestival @RusingaIsland https://t.co/a1gd2JtCAE

The Suba (Abasuba) are a diverse group of Bantu people living in Kenya. They are made up of a combination of clans from their primary tribes, the Ganda, Luhya, and Soga. They speak a language called Suba, which is similar to Ganda with the exception of a few vocabulary words .

We have teamed up with Bible Translation & Literacy for #SubaLiteracy during #RusingaFest2025. @BTL_EA is a Christian organization that was established in 1981 to facilitate Bible translation, and sustainable Literacy & language development programmes among small language groups.

Rusinga Sunset

Sports are an integral component of the #SubaCulture. Here are the exciting sporting activities to watch out for during #RusingaFest2025. #TuriAlala 1. Boat Races - Okuidiewana kwa amaato 2. Wrestling - Eminyiika 3. Tug of war - Okuluana okwa engoe 4. Board Game - Oluko

This #JamhuriDay, as we honour Kenya’s independence, let’s also celebrate the heritage of the Abasuba people, whose language is listed in UNESCO's Red Book of Endangered Languages (2003). #LearnSuba #TuriAlala #HappyJamhuriDay

Check out the newest gem in subaland, our #RusingaFest2025 partner @bamboobythelake, for the best getaway experience. For bookings and enquiries, call 0740-205305/0728-555553 or drop an email to either bamboobythelakeresort@gmail.com or info@bamboobythelake.com.

When the boats hit the water, the island holds it's breath! So grab your friends, pack a bag and come cheer on the different teams during this year's #RusingaFest2025 Boat Race where there will be a showcase of speed, skill, teamwork, and a fighting spirit! #rusingafestival

@SonOfMombasa Karibu Mbita, Karibu Lake Victoria. @SonOfMombasa Next Week. 👇 @RusingaFestival https://t.co/a1gd2JtCAE

Sights and Sounds of Rusinga! Always check out the water bus that crosses Lake Victoria to Rusinga when you visit the island. #RusingaFest2025 #SubaCulture #RusingaFestival

Eminayo Night! Translated from Suba to mean “storytelling/stories,” Eminayo is a cocktail of performance storytelling, poetry, music, song & dance around the fireplace. The performances feature artists drawn from the lake region and beyond. Experience this at #RusingaFest2025!

Rusinga island comes alive every December as it transforms into a celebration of the #subaculture, community and heritage. Don't miss out on this year's #rusingafest2025 from the 18th to 19th December. #rusingafestival #tembeawestern

There’s a new gem in Subaland! ❤ We’re excited to partner with @bamboobythelake resort for #RusingaFest2025. Nestled by the tranquil shores of Lake Victoria, it promises the perfect getaway before, during and after the festival. #rusingafestival #celebratingpartnerships

The #RusingaFestival Boat Race returns...speed, skill, teamwork, and a representation of the Suba spirit! Join us for this years #RusingaFestival2025 and come cheer the teams as they put on a show #SubaCulture @magicalkenya

Sights and Sounds From #RusingaFestival Come on over for #RusingaFest2025 from the 18th to 19th December and get to experience the cultural extravaganza through song, dance, food, boat racing and so much more! Check out our socials for any updates and DM us for any enquiries!

Sights and Sounds From #RusingaFestival Come on over for #RusingaFest2025 from the 18th to 19th December and get to experience the cultural extravaganza through song, dance, food, boat racing and so much more! Check out our socials for any updates and DM us for any enquiries!

The #RusingaFestival Boat Race returns...speed, skill, teamwork, and a representation of the Suba spirit! Join us for this years #RusingaFestival2025 and come cheer the teams as they put on a show #SubaCulture @magicalkenya

For bookings and enquiries, call 0740-205305/0728-555553 or drop an email to either bamboobythelakeresort@gmail.com or info@bamboobythelake.com. #RusingaFestival #Subaland #CelebratingPartnerships

There’s a new gem in Subaland! ❤ We’re excited to partner with @bamboobythelake resort for #RusingaFest2025. Nestled by the tranquil shores of Lake Victoria, it promises the perfect getaway before, during and after the festival. #rusingafestival #celebratingpartnerships

Whiff of smoked tilapia, a chunk of millet ugali - food that feeds the soul and smells like home. The food exhibition is always a crowd favorite and this year's #RusingaFestival2025 will be no different. What would you like to try? #SubaCulture #RusingaFestival