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This week Journalism Club explored how Leigh Academy Langley Park celebrated World Day for Cultural Diversity last week. The children discussed what African Liberation Day (25th May) is about.
Liberation means to achieve independence and self-determination.
African Liberation Day is a special day celebrated on 25th May every year. It started in 1963 when many African countries came together to work for freedom, peace and unity. It reminds people of the time when African countries were fighting to become independent and free from being ruled by other countries.
African Liberation Day is about the founding of the Organization of African Unity. People celebrate to commemorate the founding of the Organization in Africa. Additionally, people celebrate African Liberation Day to:
Remember the heroes who fought for freedom.
Celebrate African culture, music, food and traditions.
Bring people together to think about justice, equality, and a better future.
At Langley Park, the children participated in a fun and lively African Drumming workshop last week!
The pupils had the chance to:
Play real African drums
Learn about the importance of drumming in African communities
Enjoy the beat and rhythm of African music
It was a great way to learn and celebrate the spirit of Africa!
For us to learn the beat on the drums, we were given words to go with them like this:
"Hey! you there,
I like cheese,
I like cheese,
I like cheese,
*Clap*
I like ham yum yum,
I like macaroni cheese,
I like fish and chips!"
“When the drum speaks, the spirits listen." - African Proverb
Furthermore, teachers and children were interviewed about their feelings knowing that our academy celebrated African culture through the African Drumming workshop.
Mrs Nixon: "I learnt a lot about how they did things and l really enjoyed it."
Mrs Parakh: "Proud, as many other people are learning something that is special to them."
Aranan: "Excited because it was fun to enjoy a different culture."
Sophia: "Happy because people from a different country are learning the African culture maybe when they thought they were left out."
Mrs Brazendale: "It was entertaining and inclusive because people from those backgrounds have something to say about themselves and be proud of it."
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