Published in the Miami Herald
Dhows and donkeys
Kenya’s Lamu Cultural Festival features dhow racing
Called Kenya’s “enchanted island,” Lamu has been welcoming visitors since the 14th century, including Portuguese explorers and Turkish traders and, more recently, “Freelanders” from Europe who thought to set up a utopian commune in the 19th century and easy going hippies in the 20th. Now you’re invited to the annual Lamu Cultural Festival, Nov. 15-18, celebrating the archipelago’s unique Swahili heritage. The festival showcases dances, local music, crafts, and land and sea competitions, including donkey races and dhow races. Visitors will also be treated to Swahili poetry, as well as the chance to be in the audience for a Swahili bridal ceremony.
Details: http://www.magicalkenya.com
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