School Experiences

 

Culture Connect UK has tirelessly provided authentic African themed school based experiences since 1998. After several cross cultural research visits to various countries in Africa, a learning pack covering the major quadrants of Africa was developed, offering a greater insight into the cultural diversity. This was also useful as a template for exploring any desired culture in education.

 

The following African Cultural Education packs have been enjoyed by thousands of pupils in several schools in the UK.

 

 

 

The East African Highlights – Masai Experience

 

This pack explores the countries, the people, the geography, history and african tribal cultures of the people of East Africa, with a specific case study on the elegant, vibrantly dressed Masai people. Activities include; Dress like a Masai * See symbolic artefacts * Make music * Chants * Dance * Hear eye witness stories * Make cultural arts and crafts * Taste delicious african food.

 

 

 

The North African Highlights – Sahara Experience & Pharaonic Experience

 

Explores Costumes of the region * Develop North African dance styles * Make stunning creative art * explore the life of the ancient Egyptians * PSCHE.

 

 

 

The South African Highlights – The Zulu Experience

 

An authentic fun and learning experience. Follow the History * Geography * Costumes * Music * Chants * Dance * Real life stories * Life of Nelson Mandela * Informative talk on * Racism * Justice & Fairness * Storytelling * Drama.

 

 

 

African Creative Art Forms

 

Performing African Arts include:

 

Music making * Step by Step African Dance * Drama * Storytelling * Mime * Cultural Fashion Parade * Visual African Arts include Textile Arts of Adinkra * Kampala * Weaving Art * Mud Cloth * Decorative Wall Art * Decorative Calabash.

 

 

 

The West African Highlights – The Ashanti Experience

 

Informative talk on * Trans Atlantic Slave trade * Costumes * Music & Dance * Food * Stunning talking Textiles Art.

 

 

 

Let’s Celebrate The African Way

 

Explore festivals and celebrations across Africa:

 

Naming Ceremony * Marriage ceremony * African Christian Experience * Kwanzaa * Tribal Life Transitions * Harvest Festivals.

 

 

 

Let Play The African Way

 

Celebrate childhood the African way. Unleash creativity without judgmental restrictions.

 

 

The activities mentioned above we feel give the best insight to the multicultural regions of Africa, however if you are looking for any other activities please get in touch with us to discuss.

 

 

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