Sierra Leone Culture
SIERRA LEONE “BONDO” CULTURAL DANCE IN SWEDEN
May 01-2012 SkandikAfrik
Many Sierra Leoneans celebrate "Bondo" to mark their independence from Britain. Sierra Leoneans have their own little community within Sweden. "There is a usual saying that if a Sierra Leonean has not eaten Rice, then they have not eaten." Rice remains a staple crop within Sierra Leonean cultures because it has endured through years of influence of other cultures. Here we see their cultural dance and clothes to celebrate their 51st year of freedom from Britain.
It's really cool how people from Sierra Leone brought their culture to Sweden and have it thrive and be celebrated. It shows their adamant, unforgettable past that they have endured for a long period of time. I like their determination to move else where and have their own culture thrive from within.
The article ties into their political independence from Britain. Their dance is free and flowing to demonstrate their lives in Sweden, independent and peaceful. This event helps the people remember their roots, to not forget where they came from, to preserve their culture.
http://www.skandikafrik.com/Page/Article/113
May 01-2012 SkandikAfrik
Many Sierra Leoneans celebrate "Bondo" to mark their independence from Britain. Sierra Leoneans have their own little community within Sweden. "There is a usual saying that if a Sierra Leonean has not eaten Rice, then they have not eaten." Rice remains a staple crop within Sierra Leonean cultures because it has endured through years of influence of other cultures. Here we see their cultural dance and clothes to celebrate their 51st year of freedom from Britain.
It's really cool how people from Sierra Leone brought their culture to Sweden and have it thrive and be celebrated. It shows their adamant, unforgettable past that they have endured for a long period of time. I like their determination to move else where and have their own culture thrive from within.
The article ties into their political independence from Britain. Their dance is free and flowing to demonstrate their lives in Sweden, independent and peaceful. This event helps the people remember their roots, to not forget where they came from, to preserve their culture.
http://www.skandikafrik.com/Page/Article/113