Festival: Nara and Kunama Oral Traditions Hosted for the First Time

Simon Mesfun , Aug 9, 2008

Nara and Kunama ethnic groups’ oral tradition was hosted at Expo Hall at the National Festival 2008 today Saturday 9, 2008. Oral tradition of the two ethnic groups was presented for the first time since the start of the oral traditions presentation in the National Festival in 2004.

Two senior oral tradition professionals from each ethnic group along with others presented their respective oral traditions to a large number of participants.

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