Rites of Passage is a festival that celebrates creativity as a means to connect = not only with ourselves, but with one another, our various cultures, our ancestors and the Earth. People have marked their bodies with tattoos for thousands of years. These permanent designs=- sometimes plain, sometimes elaborate, always personal = have served as amulets, status symbols, declarations of love, signs of religious belief, adornments and even forms of punishment.

By celebrating the art of tattoo, music, visual art and environmental awareness, we're creating a dynamic, shared space where people from all walks of life can look back on our tribal history and take conscious, informed steps forward towards positive change.