PCJ Cultural Day is a
souvenir occasion where its members get an opportunity to enjoy its cultural
diversities. It takes place at the eve of the Ash Wednesday. This year, as a
community, we had an opportunity to venture in Kamba culture, found in the
Eastern of Kenya. The Kamba region comprise of three counties: Machakos,
Makueni and Kitui counties. The population of the Akamba makes up approximately
11% of the total Kenyan population.
This years’ dance,
entitled “Utongoi Museo,” meaning “Good Governance,” was performed in honour of
the Kamba girl and who has good leadership qualities. It depicts the community
aspect present in many of the African cultures, but in a special way with a
lady as the leader of the community. The dance performed by the unmarried
people was made to give thanks for the good leadership skills portrayed in a
Kamba lady.
This was a greater
opportunity for us to present the Kamba culture even outside the Akamba region.
URBANUS
MUTUKU