I am usually not a very big fan of festivals because it means loads of people in one place at once!It is almost like carnivals, people in costumes, loud music...you get the picture. However, when i first heard of the Lake Turkana Festival i must admit i was fascinated, because naturally you do not expect to hear of something like that! Not that it's strange but, if you are Kenyan and especially if you rescide in Nairobi you would know that we have never had of Turkana night at the Carnivore! Yet here is a full planned festival! And what's more...it not the first time it's being held in Kenya but the 6th!About the Festival:
The Lake Turkana Festival will take place for
the 6th consecutive year in Loyangalani town; on the shores of
the awe-inspiring Jade Sea this May 2013 from 22nd -28th. It is here where the
10 ethnic groups of the Lake Turkana region; El Molo, Rendille, Samburu,
Turkana, Dassanach, Ghabra, Borana, Konso, Wata and Burji demonstrate through
song and dance their unique differences and traditions. In this remote and
forgotten region; we are also made aware of the challenges faced by these
minority tribes which include drought, environmental challenges, poor
infrastructure and wrangling amongst each other. Thus whilst we awe at their
impressive dress and ornaments and study their artifacts and way of life in the
dramatic landscape that makes up the north of Kenya; the underlying goal
remains and continues to be the promotion of peace and furthermore the
appreciation of these fascinating tribes.Uniglobe Let's Go Travel have a special package to attend the festival and included in the package are tours to Samburu Game Park.
