Every Year in October we are involved in a series of projects to celebrate Black History Month.
What is Ubuntu month all about?
Ubuntu is an ethic or humanist philosophy focusing on people's allegiances and relations with each other. The word has its origin in the Bantu languages of southern Africa. Ubuntu is seen as a classical African concept.
It is a traditional African philosophy that offers us an understanding of ourselves in relation with the world. According to Ubuntu, there exists a common bond between us all and it is through this bond, through our interaction with our fellow human beings, that we discover our own human qualities. Or as the Zulus would say, "Umuntu Ngumuntu Ngabantu", which means that a person is a person through other persons. We affirm our humanity when we acknowledge that of others.
In October 2009 Somerset Kaleidoscope Project engaged in Providing the following activities:
Monday 19th October Somerset College of Arts and Technology- During their Ubuntu Week(19th-22nd October) African Djembe Drumming Workshop. With Traditional African Drums(Talking Drums) 11am-3pm.
Tuesday 20th October Somerset College of Arts and Technology- During their Ubuntu Week(19th-22nd October) Introducing Leburn Maddox and the Spirit of Africa, the true meaning of Ubuntu 11am-3pm.
Saturday 24th October Abermarle Centre The Bumble Bee Story Sharing Club a chance for children of all Cultures and Backgrounds to get together and share stories, fables, myths and learn from each other.
Sunday 8th November- The Globe Inn Appley- World Food Day - A chance to share food and receipes from around the world using local produce.
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