+ Kenyan Arts and Culture By: Abigail VanderLinden, Leighann Korn, and Wycliff Onyango.

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+ Kenyan Arts and Culture By: Abigail VanderLinden, Leighann Korn, and Wycliff Onyango

+ What Do You Know About Kenya? Where is Kenya located? Do you know what countries it is near? What is the population of Kenya? What are the two official languages of Kenya? True or False: Kenyans do not wear western style clothes? What ethnically-different food is most popular in Kenya?

+ Intro to Kenya A central African nation located on the east coast of Africa Kenya is surrounded by Somalia, Ethiopia, Sudan, Uganda, and Tanzania Population is about 32 million people Languages spoken are English and Swahili Wear both western and traditional dress When looking at food, there is a strong Indian influence

+ Kenyan Dance Dance and music are very popular in Kenyan culture Dance and music are used in celebrations, but the arts themselves are also cause for celebration Link to Kenyan Dance example:

+ Role of Ancestors in Kenyan Culture Ancestors are sacred and celebrated even after death The Kenyan people only believe that a person is truly dead when they are forgotten, so it is important to keep their spirit and memories alive The practice of keeping one’s ancestors in memory is done many ways, but especially through storytelling

+ Storytelling in Kenya Stories are passed down from generation to generation by word of mouth The stories are told and retold numerous times All stories have a moral and teach a lesson The stories are not just entertainment to the Kenyan people, but they are believed and are cornerstones of a specific community’s culture The stories vary from clan to clan within the Kenyan nation

+ Kenyan Ethnic Groups

+ Kenyan Arts and Culture Lesson Teach elements of legends Introduce Kenyan legends Introduce proper Kenyan storytelling Introduce Legend of Luanda Magere, a popular legend among the Luo people of Kenya Introduce the students to Kenyan dance

+ Images of Kenya!!

+ Sources etiquette/kenya.html etiquette/kenya.html Personal interview with Wycliff Onyango

+ THANK YOU!!