ETSU Multicultural Center hosts an African dance and drummers’ night on Friday, Feb. 7 from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
As part of the Black History Month Celebration, the Multicultural Center will host a workshop that includes a demonstration and teaches participants to dance steps with drums. The event is with Kotchegna, which is a corps of dancers and drummers who bring both the thrill of joyful drumming alongside the vibrant color of traditional African dances.
“Kotchegna is a multi-ethnic dance company that brings together a group of dancers and drummers to tell stories of villagers’ lives in Ivory Coast. The stories from birth to death, rites of passage, festivals, the significance of visitations and living in harmony with nature.” Nathnael Tedesse, Assistant Director of Multicultural Center and Student Access and Success, shares.
Attendees of this workshop can look forward to witnessing Ivorian lives and cultures through dance and steps and joining in and learning.
“The campus community can support African Arts and Culture while celebrating and appreciating Black History Month. They can attend any Mary V. Jordan Multicultural Center and Black Affairs Association events scheduled for this month and this spring. They can also visit the African Art Exhibit “From Africa to Appalachia: The Tie that Bings” at the Reece Museum, which displays African culture. The reception is on February 27 from 6 to 8 pm. There is also an African Drumming Experience at the Langston Centre this Thursday, February 6, from 7 to 8 p.m. Students and campus community are welcome to participate and attend.” Tadesse mentioned.
There are different ways that you can join in and celebrate Black History Month. The Multicultural Center is in collaboration with the Black Affairs Association with several events that can be found on both ETSU celebrates Black History Month page and the Multicultural Center website.
“The Mary V. Jordan Multicultural Center and all the housed student organizations invite and welcome the campus community to be involved, participate, and celebrate Black History and other cultures and heritages. The programs and activities are open to all and the community.
