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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"