The Zora Neale Hurston Pageant is an annual occasion that celebrates the life and work of Zora Neale Hurston, an acclaimed writer, anthropologist, and folklorist from Eatonville, Florida. The pageant takes place in Hurston’s hometown to honor her legacy and contributions to American literature and tradition.
The pageant showcases numerous occasions reminiscent of literary discussions, workshops, movie screenings, musical performances, and historic exhibitions associated to Hurston’s life and work. It offers a platform for students, artists, activists, and neighborhood members to have interaction with Hurston’s literary genius and discover its influence on African American literature and historical past. The pageant additionally goals to foster a way of neighborhood and cultural pleasure amongst attendees.