A cultural day was recently held in Panda, Comoros, as part of the "Initiative de mobilisation et de pérennisation de Panda" (Imp). The event, which took place on October 17, was financed by the French Embassy in Moroni and aimed to promote reading, artistic expression, and community cohesion among students at the Ecole Communautaire de Panda. The event featured various activities, including games, reading sessions, and artistic workshops.
The cultural day brought together 100 students, 10 teachers, 4 local artists, and a cultural mediator. The event was open to the community and featured a range of activities designed to promote the Comorian language and culture. The initiative also included the creation of a "Coin Lecture Panda" with citizen workshops aimed at strengthening cohesion, respect, and gender equality. Local authorities and community leaders expressed their support for the event.
The event featured various artistic workshops, including plastic arts, theater, storytelling, and music, all led by local artists. The activities were designed to promote the Comorian language and culture, with a focus on the use of Shikomori, the country's native language. Anziz Koudra, president of the Centre d'animation socio-culturelle de Moroni, emphasized the importance of preserving the Comorian language and culture.
One of the key components of the event was a series of exercises on eloquence and public speaking. Young participants took part in debates and discussions, designed to help them develop their communication skills and confidence in expressing their ideas in public. Rachad Mohamed, an expert in communication, stressed the importance of effective communication in achieving success.
The event was attended by local authorities, including Nourdine Assoumani, mayor of Nguwengwe, who expressed his support for the initiative. He hoped that the project would be sustained and that the children would benefit from it throughout their education. The event was seen as an opportunity to promote community cohesion and social development.
The cultural day was part of a broader effort to promote the Comorian language and culture. The use of traditional Comorian games, such as shamtra, was encouraged as a way of promoting creativity and cultural heritage. The event highlighted the importance of preserving and promoting the country's cultural identity.
The success of the cultural day has sparked hopes that similar events will be organized in the future. The initiative has demonstrated the value of community-based projects in promoting social development and cultural preservation. The event has also highlighted the importance of collaboration between local authorities, community leaders, and international partners in promoting cultural and educational development.
Key points
- The event promoted the Comorian language and culture through artistic workshops and traditional games.
- The cultural day aimed to strengthen community cohesion and promote social development.
- The event featured exercises on eloquence and public speaking to help young participants develop their communication skills.
