NGOMA NA SARAKASI

As part of our mandate, the Centre is running “Ngoma Na Sarakasi”, an artistic program that celebrates and promotes Kenya’s cultural heritage through percussion, dance, and acrobatics. In this regard, we humbly invite your students and teachers to the Kenya Cultural Centre to watch “ECHOES FROM THE LAKE”. The show will happen on 5th and 6th October at 2pm and 4pm.

 

Tickets can be purchased conveniently through Kenya Buzz using the following link:https://kenyabuzz.com/events/event/echoes-from-the-lake–a-dance-of-shattered-fortune

 

“ECHOES FROM THE LAKE: A DANCE OF SHATTERED FORTUNE” is a cultural and creative experience featuring narration, music, percussion, dancing and acrobatics. This is a story of Nyamgondho Wuod Ombare, a well-known Luo folklore from Kenya. This story highlights the theme of respect for women and their hidden strengths.


It serves as a cautionary tale about respecting women’s contributions and not underestimating their power, aligning with the broader themes of empowerment by acknowledging women’s influence and the importance of respect in relationships.

 

For further questions or information, please contact Ms. Lucy Karaya, Communications Officer via email: lucykaraya@kenyaculturalcentre.go.ke or phone: 0742992849.

 

As part of the ‘Ngoma Na Sarakasi’ program, which celebrates and promotes Kenya’s rich cultural heritage through music, percussion, dance, and acrobatics, we invite you to the Kenya National Theatre for a spectacular performance of Hakuna Matata. The show will happen on 31st August and 1st September 2024 at 12pm and 3pm.

 

“HAKUNA MATATA” a cultural and creative experience featuring narration, music, percussion, dancing and acrobatics. The story follows a resilient woman, who beats all odds to save her community from banditry. Born without a father, fighting FGM and getting married to a banditry community without her knowledge. She has to protect the people she loves from oppression, famine and exploitation.

 

Tickets can be purchased conveniently through Kenya Buzz: 

(https://kenyabuzz.com/events/event/hakuna–matata)

 

For further questions or information, please contact Ms. Lucy Karaya, Communications Officer via email: lucykaraya@kenyaculturalcentre.go.ke or phone: 0742992849.

 

As part of our mandate, the Kenya Cultural Centre is running “Ngoma Na Sarakasi”, an artistic program that celebrates and promotes Kenya’s cultural heritage through percussion, dance, and acrobatics. In this regard, we humbly invite you to the Kenya Cultural Centre to watch

“KWETU” on 6th July 2024. We will have a 2pm and 4pm show. Tickets can be purchased conveniently through Kenya Buzz: https://kenyabuzz.com/events/event/kwetu

 

“KWETU” is a cultural production that brings to life the powerful story of Orororo, a brave warrior who sacrifices his life for his community, leaving behind his pregnant wife, Ararara. The heart of the story centres on their daughter, Arora, born into a community longing for a male heir. Journey with Arora as she navigates the challenges of her upbringing, defying societal expectations and overcoming the trials of Female Genital Mutilation (F.G.M). Witness her transformation from a hopeful child to a fierce warrior and protector of her people. “KWETU” explores the ceremonial milestones of birth, circumcision, marriage, and festive celebrations through music, dancing, narration, percussion and acrobatics. 

 

For further questions or information, please contact Ms. Lucy Karaya, Communications Officer via email lucykaraya@kenyaculturalcentre.go.ke or phone: 0742992849