Ghanaian Association of Arizona invites Ghanaian and all other national reside in Arizona to the 1st Annual Kente festival and dance. This is the first of its kind here in Arizona, the theme for the occasion GHANA KENTE WRAP WITH PRIDE. Side attractions are fashion show , cultural display and many more. The venue is Crystal Reception Hall 670 N Arizona Avenue, Chandler AZ 85225. The time is 8pm to 3am on the November 30th 2013. Special Guest t Mr. Michael Johnson Phoenix City Councilman.
Date: November 30th 2013
Ticket: $20 advance $30 at the gate
KENTE” is a brilliantly colorful fabric (cotton, rayon, sheen, etc.), entirely or solely hand-woven on a horizontal treadle loom by the Asantes and Ewes in Ghana, West Africa. Kente is woven in the outskirts of Kumasi, in the area of Bonwire, Sakora Wonoo, Ahodwo and Ntonso in Ashanti Region and also woven by the Ewes in the Volta, Ghana.
The Ewe and Asante Kente have similarities but different significance with respect to the weaving process. These colors and designs associated with Kente have solely made the fabric the best known of all Ghanaian and even all African textiles.Each design or cloth has a story with a proverbial meaning with its own distinction. Kente is an important part of Ghanaian culture; some of the patterns are as old as civilization. Renaming or removing Kente tradition from Ghana would be like taking Thanksgiving away from America. Kente is a connection to Ghana culture and Africa as a whole. was told by weavers that the word Kente means “basket” (kenten).
The Master Weaver observes how a spider weaves its web. Through the process, the Master Weaver immitates the spider by using raffia fibers to create a strip of fabric (kente). In the olden days, Kente were worn by the kings, queens, rich and highly respected people but now everyone can wear it. Kente cloth is usually worn for festivals, graduations, ceremonies, religious and other sacred occassions. It can also be given as a gift for weddings, banners, naming ceremonies and other special events.
To know more about Kente, Please come let cerebrate this colorful event. In attendance will be some Kings and Queens from Ghana. There will be a lot of dancing.
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Source: GhanaWeb
