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Question: Why did family move from India to Kenya
Mohamed -- Propogate religion, greener pastures

Question: Describe adornment: Noria
Cow skin identifies her as Buran
wear gourds to produce sound while dancing

Question: Main religion
Dennis - Each group has our traditional belief systems
I.E- - Sacred mountains, place where gods live
Most people converting to contemporary religions
Christianity & Muslim

Question: What culture shock participant coming to US
Noria - Focus on environment in US
Dennis - Food eaten here is very different
Food is lite, not satisfying
Misses Ugali
Mohamed - Beautiful country/ beautiful people
Diversity coming together

Question: Does Kenya have policy to harmonize diverse groups. What about Pan Africa
- Some breaking down borders
- Central Govt. delegating to countries
Patrick:
- Area in [[strikethrough]][[/strikethrough]]  Nairobi to showcase various tribes
- Kis-Swahili is a unifying language
- National policy is unity of cultural identities: "Kenyan diversity is a strength"
Dennis:
- National cohesion & integration, commission
- Promotes integration of cultural groups
- Cultural festivals
Noria:
- Countries are not ethnic based
- Affirmative action programs
Mohamed:
- "I love my country"
- "Unity through diversity"
- Konga textile - every one carries a message
  - In every households
  - A uniting factor

Final thoughts
- Come visit Kenya
- "Kenya is my home"
- "I am party Buran, wholly a Kenyan"
- "Good part of Kenya not show on US TV"