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An Evening with the Banyamulenge Tribe: Songs, Dances and Stories from the Congo in Washington, DC
Sunday, November 8, 2009
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Lutheran Church of the Reformation
212 East Capitol Street, NE
Washington, DC 20003
The Banyamulenge people are a small Congolese tribe hailing from the South Kivu region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. For over a decade, the Banyamulenge have been scattered by the war. Told to leave Congo and return to “where they come from,” the Banyamulenge have found themselves persecuted throughout Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, and Burundi. To this day, they remain without a home and without a voice. The Banyamulenge Cultural Presentation will introduce the beautiful and unknown culture of the Banyamulenge to the world. Presented by the tribe itself, this special event will include traditional Banyamulenge songs, dances and folk stories from life back in Africa. The group leaders will also invite audience members to participate and join them in celebrating their culture.
Click here to RSVP.
There will be a reception with light refreshments following the event.
Sponsored by Campus Progress and STAND.
This event is free and open to the public.
For more information, please email speakers@campusprogress.org.
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