Steven Labarakwe and his trusty handler received the warmest of welcomes at The Woods Academy in Bethesda yesterday. After several days of gloomy and chilly weather, the sun arrived and the day became like a Samburu summer -- perfect for a presentation about this beautiful culture!
Steven began the day with a large-group presentation to fifth through eighth graders and their teachers. This presentation started with a traditional dance of the moran, the young warriors of Samburu culture. Steven then wove storytelling and audience participation to accompany the slides filled with larger-than-life colorful pictures of the Samburu people and the Ndoto Hills landscape.
We then moved to small-group presentations in the library with younger students in which we recreated a village market. The students were able to wrap in the traditional kikoys and kangas and wear the beautiful beaded necklaces and bracelets.
We thoroughly enjoyed lunch with the members of the student government and wrapped up the day with a tour of the school.
Thanks, The Woods Academy!
Laurel
Photos: Laurel Seid
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