Afar folk-dancers perform at London school

By Adan Bodaya
July 31, 2006

“Many thanks for organising your wonderful dances for the children of Sir William Burrough School," said Ms. Avirl Newman, the Head Teacher of the School. “We were delighted and honoured to be asked to organize Afar folkdances for the children of Sir William Borrough School," said, Mr. A. Yusuf, Chairperson of Afar Community Association UK “to build a greater sense of understanding and to promote cultural exchange between different communities in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets."

Initiated by Ms. Avril Newman, head master of the Sir Williams Burrough School, the Afar Folkdancers showed cultural dances July 14, 2006. The initiative is aimed at promoting learning and understanding of Afar Community’s cultures, values and traditions in the Borough.

Ms. Avril Newman said on the occasion that “(Afar Folkdances Teams) all looked stunningly beautiful and the children were happily delighted”. “It is a fantastic folkdance, thanks for that”, added Mr. Alex, Assistant Head Teacher of the School.

Afar Community Association UK wishes to work closely in partnership with other educational institutions, hospitals, cultural industries,, cultural department of Tower Hamlets Council and other voluntary and community organisations planning cultural and social events for the purpose of promoting, representing community traditions and folkdances and to help raise awareness of the diverse communities in the UK. Any organisations wishing to book the Afar Folkdances Group are welcome to contact us.

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For further information about Afar cultural life, please write to Mr. Adan Bodaya at adanbodaya@hotmail.com.