Can you hear the African drums?

Last Saturday, Kulea took part in the African Festival in Lowell, MA. Fun day! We met so many great people from countries all over Africa. And YES! We could hear the African drums! African Drums in Lowell The Festival, in its 13th year, was well organized with food booths, educational booths, non-profits, and African crafts. Many people wore traditional dress from their country and one lady looked like the Kenyan flag! A highlight was the performers on stage. Great photos from friends at Howl Magazine Lowell. 

One of our team members who traveled to Tanzania with us in 2011, Richard, dressed as a Maasai and garnered a LOT of attention, particularly because he is not African or African-American. He even added some red hair dye which he's still trying to wash out! What a great sport! We are thankful to the many Kulea volunteers who came off and on throughout the day to help in our booth. They spoke to over 400 people about the work Kulea is doing in East Africa. Winners of the most dedicated volunteers of the day are: Madeline and Helen. 

We are also thankful for the many people who took a moment to visit with us and hear about the needs in Kenya and Tanzania. Several took a step to help by signing up to sponsor a child and others signed up to travel with us in 2014. Next door to our tent was a group from the African Health Cup. Their main event takes place on July 13th all day in Lowell (soccer enthusiasts come on out) and features more African music, crafts and foods as a backdrop to the soccer games.Well, it was a great day! If you wanted to come, but couldn't make it you can watch this very short clip and get a glimpse. Quick view of Festival Too bad you can't smell and taste all the food! Mmm!