Illinois Global Institute

As the home to the area and global studies centers and thematic programs at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the Illinois Global Institute is dedicated to fostering an environment where international perspectives are integral to teaching and research.

Center for African Studies * Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies * Center for Global Studies * Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies * Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies * Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity * European Union Center * LAS Global Studies * Lemann Center for Brazilian Studies * Russian, East European, and Eurasian Center * The Program in Arms Control and Domestic and International Security

 

Passing on Stories an Evening Fireside: African Folk Storytelling

Sep 26, 2023   6:30 - 8:30 pm  
Salaam MENA Cultural Center, 700 S. Gregory St. Ste. A, Urbana, IL
Religious/Cultural
Passing on Stories flyer
Sponsor
Center for African Studies
Speaker
Bourema "Ibrahim" Ouedraogo
Contact
Adeyinka Alasade
E-Mail
tdavis5@ illinois.edu
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Originating Calendar
Center for African studies - Outreach Calendar

Throughout Africa, storytelling has been a way of preserving historical narratives, codifying truths, and social and cultural values. Stories often end with memorable messages for listeners, they give guidance in addressing the variety of problems encountered in everyday living.

Join us for stories/wisdom teachings from across Africa by the proverbial fireside with musician Ibrahim Ouedraogo and others TBA.

Date: Tuesday, September 26

Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm

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