FESTAC (Second World Black Festival of Arts and Culture)
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
The Second World Black Festival of Arts and Culture, held in 1977, where an ivory mask of Queen Idia was adopted as the festival's symbol, making her an iconic representation of Black women's leadership.