Elegba Folklore Society welcomes Kenyan delegation
Free Press staff report | 3/21/2024, 6 p.m.
The public is invited to Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center on Tuesday, March 26, at 6 p.m. to “Meet the Maasai.” Chief Joseph Ole Tipanko, Cicilia Seleyian and Kilenyi John Parsitau are visiting Richmond from Maasailand in Kenya, and they will share with attendees the indigenous history of the Maasai along with their evolving stories split between Kenya and Tanzania as a result of both British and German colonization.
Members of the delegation also will talk about several aspects of contemporary life among the Maasai and their intersectionality with life outside of their community. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and engage with members of the delegation about their personal experiences and world view.
The Maasai are known worldwide for their rich bead work and textiles. “Meet the Maasai” also includes a display and sale of handmade beaded jewelry and colorful indigenous textiles.
Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center is located at 101 E. Broad St., Richmond, VA in the Downtown Arts District.
For more information, please email story1@efsinc.org, or call (804) 644-3900.
