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Passing on Stories an Evening Fireside: African Folk Storytelling

Event Type
Religious/Cultural
Sponsor
Center for African Studies
Location
Salaam MENA Cultural Center, 700 S. Gregory St. Ste. A, Urbana, IL
Date
Sep 26, 2023   6:30 - 8:30 pm  
Speaker
Bourema "Ibrahim" Ouedraogo
Contact
Adeyinka Alasade
E-Mail
tdavis5@ illinois.edu
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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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