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Kenyans urged to embrace cultural diversity

NBM CORRESPONDENTBy NBM CORRESPONDENT29th May 2024Updated:29th May 2024No Comments2 Mins Read
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Members of the public follow proceedings during celebrations to mark World Cultural Diversity Day in Kajiado.
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BY ROP JANET

Kenyans have been urged to embrace their cultural diversity in order to promote unity, national cohesion and economic progression.

Kajiado Deputy Governor Martin Moshisho noted that Kenya is home to diverse of ethnic cultures each with its own unique traditions, beliefs and practices.

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Speaking in Kajiado Town during celebrations to mark the World Cultural Diversity Day, Moshisho emphasized the need to embrace one’s culture and traditions so as not to lose identity in the growing face of globalization.

“Through embracing our diverse cultures as a nation, we will be able to appreciate our differences and live together peacefully. Embracing our culture also helps us not to lose our identity,” he said.

The Deputy Governor noted that Kenya has a rich tapestry in its customs, beliefs, languages, and values that have continued to shape the world with the Maasai culture recognized internationally.

He called for the patenting of various aspects of the Maa culture such as its dress code, beads and artefacts so as to the ensure that the community benefits from it economically.

“The Maasai shuka is now being used by many Kenyans and foreigners as a ceremonial dress and that it is a high time the rightful owners were given credit. This can only be achieved through patenting it,” said Moshisho.

County Executive Committee Member for Gender, Cooperatives, Culture, Tourism and Wildlife Janet Sereu reiterated the importance of passing on our culture and traditions to the youth for posterity.

She emphasized on the need to respect one another’s cultures so as to co-exist peacefully.

During the event, participants were able to showcase food, clothing, artefacts, traditional medicine, songs and dances from various cultures.

Celebrated annually, the UNESCO World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development highlights not only the richness of the world’s cultures, but also the essential role of intercultural dialogue for achieving peace and sustainable development.

It provides an opportunity for nations to promote culture and emphasizes the importance of its diversity as an agent of inclusion and positive change.

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