In August, the second Cultural Festival for Turkana was held in Lodwar. They built a new facility with covered concrete areas for seating and a stage with sound systems and video screens. Directions to the festival were given by saying "Follow the electric lines on Kerio road."
What a mix of traditional culture and modern life. Turkana women dressed in skins and more beads than I had ever seen. Men wore bells on their legs as they do during the wedding dances. Turkana dressed in modern Western clothing used their cell phones to take pictures and videos, just as we Wazungu were doing the same.
It almost reminded me of a state fair, well the closest thing to one I could imagine happening here. I was disappointed there was not more food being sold, but at least there were a few places to get a cool drink. Booths were set up to showcase businesses and other organizations working here in Turkana. The whole experience was amazing and overwhelming. I commented that it was like being at many many Turkana weddings all at once! Hope you enjoy the pictures. The videos are all on separate posts. Someone can tell me if there is an easier way to do that. Thanks.
