Culture and Customs of Senegal
Author: Eric Ross
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Culture and Customs of Senegal
Author: Eric Ross
Publisher: Greenwood
Published: 2008-04-30
Total Pages: 168
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKA blend of indigenous life in the rural countryside and metropolitan culture in urban centers, Senegal has been a small, yet prominent country on Africa's western coast. In this comprehensive study of contemporary Senegalese life, readers will learn how daily lifestyles are celebrated through both religious and secular customs. Students can investigate how Senegal's oral storytelling, Islamic roots, and French colonialism have shaped literature and media in today's society. From the street to the studio, the topic of art in Senegalese life is also covered. Ross also delves into architectural styles and modern housing in urban environments, while also covering typical cuisine and traditional fashion. Readers will learn about the typical Senegalese family as a social and economic unit, and will see how music, dance, and sports play an integral role in their lives. Ideal for high school students and general readers, this volume in the Culture and Customs of Africa series is a perfect addition to any library's reference collection.
Cultural Policy in Senegal
Author: Mamadou Seyni Mbengue
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Published: 1973
Total Pages: 76
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKUNESCO pub. Study of the methods of cultural policy in Senegal - describes the institutional framework, investment policy and relevant educational reforms designed for the promotion and dissemination of culture and the protection of cultural property, and covers intellectual and artistic spheres, science, technology and education, etc.
Senegal Culture and Traditional Art
Author: Ollie Griffiths
Publisher:
Published: 2020-04-07
Total Pages: 168
ISBN-13: 9781714639786
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSenegal Culture and Traditional Art. Ethnics and Traditions, Goree Island Slave Trade Export, Tourism Information. Senegal is famous for its talented artisans who can be found in the major markets, creating and selling their wares. Beautiful gold, silver, and bronze jewelry are exquisitely crafted. Antique beads and large amber necklaces, traditionally worn by the Fulani women, can be found in the markets and antique shops. The Blacksmiths constitute the socio-professional group that made the tools, the jewelries, and other materials, using steel, iron, gold, and other metals. Had the Senegalese society followed a normal path of socio-economic development, the Blacksmiths would perhaps be the metallurgical industrials of Senegal today. Baskets, pottery, hand-woven fabrics with incredibly intricate patterns are renowned great buys. Leather, iguana, crocodile and snake skins are used to create handbags, shoes, belts and other accessories. The Cobblers have been busy with transforming animal skins. They made shoes, harnesses and other materials from animal skins. They certainly would have been the big makers of a Senegalese brand of Nike, Rebok, or Bata, today
Senegal Art and Culture
Author: Emmanuel Alvin
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2016-11-07
Total Pages: 166
ISBN-13: 9781539977582
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSenegal Art and Culture, Tourism, Goree Island, the last door for slave exit, find out more and take a guide for tourism. When you touch down in a city that truly appreciates art, you feel it immediately. It manifests in the way its citizen's dress and carry themselves. It informs the conversations they have and recommendations they give. Dakar is exactly this city. As Senegal's capital, Dakar is better known for its music and its tropical beauty, but now a thriving contemporary art scene is attracting enthusiasts from the west. The city's appreciation for the arts is obvious at every turn
Introduction to Senegal
Author: Gilad James, PhD
Publisher: Gilad James Mystery School
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Total Pages: 68
ISBN-13: 4541620383
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSenegal is a country located in West Africa and is known for its vibrant culture and French colonial heritage. Its capital city is Dakar, located on the Cape Verde peninsula, and its official language is French, but Wolof is widely spoken throughout the country. The country has a rich history dating back to the 7th century, and it was a major center of the transatlantic slave trade. Senegal gained independence from France in 1960, and since then, it has been a democratic country, with multiparty politics and a diverse economy. The country has a population of over 17 million people, and it is one of the most stable countries in the region. Senegal has a diverse landscape, ranging from sandy beaches to fertile river valleys and arid deserts. The country is known for its music, dance, and art, with traditional music such as mbalax and African reggae being popular around the world. Senegal is also known for its cuisine, which includes seafood, stews, and rice dishes. Religion plays a significant role in Senegalese culture, with a majority of the population practicing Islam, but other religions such as Catholicism and Vodou are also present. The country has a rich cultural heritage, and it is home to many museums and historic sites that highlight its history and traditions. Senegal is a vibrant and dynamic country, with a unique cultural identity and a bright future.
Tolerance, Democracy, and Sufis in Senegal
Author: Mamadou Diouf
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 295
ISBN-13: 0231162626
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis collection critically examines "tolerance," "secularism," and respect for religious "diversity" within a social and political system dominated by Sufi brotherhoods. Through a detailed analysis of Senegal's political economy, essays trace the genealogy and dynamic exchange among these concepts while investigating public spaces and political processes and their reciprocal engagement with the state, Sunni reformist and radical groups, and non-religious organizations. The anthology provides a rich and nuanced historical ethnography of the formation of Senegalese democracy, illuminating the complex trajectory of the Senegalese state and reflecting on similar postcolonial societies. Offering rare perspectives on the country's "successes" since liberation, the volume identifies the role of religion, gender, culture, ethnicity, globalization, politics, and migration in the reconfiguration of the state and society, and it makes an important contribution to democratization theory, Islamic studies, and African studies.
Senegal Culture and Traditional Art
Author: Ollie Griffiths
Publisher:
Published: 2018-05-30
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9781388380076
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSenegal Culture and Traditional Art. Ethnics and Traditions, Goree Island Slave Trade Export, Tourism Information. Senegal is famous for its talented artisans who can be found in the major markets, creating and selling their wares. Beautiful gold, silver, and bronze jewelry are exquisitely crafted. Antique beads and large amber necklaces, traditionally worn by the Fulani women, can be found in the markets and antique shops. The Blacksmiths constitute the socio-professional group that made the tools, the jewelries, and other materials, using steel, iron, gold, and other metals. Had the Senegalese society followed a normal path of socio-economic development, the Blacksmiths would perhaps be the metallurgical industrials of Senegal today. Baskets, pottery, hand-woven fabrics with incredibly intricate patterns are renowned great buys. Leather, iguana, crocodile and snake skins are used to create handbags, shoes, belts and other accessories. The Cobblers have been busy with transforming animal skins. They made shoes, harnesses and other materials from animal skins. They certainly would have been the big makers of a Senegalese brand of Nike, Rebok, or Bata, today
Senegalese Stagecraft
Author: Brian Valente-Quinn
Publisher: Northwestern University Press
Published: 2021-07-15
Total Pages: 272
ISBN-13: 0810143674
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSenegalese Stagecraft explores the theatrical stage in Senegal as a site of poetic expression, political activism, and community engagement. In their responses to the country’s colonial heritage, as well as through their innovations on the craft of theater‐making, Senegalese performers have created an array of decolonizing stage spaces that have shaped the country’s theater history. Their work has also addressed a global audience, experimenting with international performance practices while proposing new visions of the role of culture and stagecraft in society. Through a study of the innovative work of Senegalese theater-makers from the 1930s onward, Senegalese Stagecraft explores a wide range of historical contexts and themes, including French colonial education, cultural Pan‐Africanism, West African Sufism, uses of television and mass media, and popular theater and activism. Using a multidisciplinary approach that includes field, archival, and literary methods, Valente‐Quinn offers a fresh look at performance cultures of West Africa and the Global South in a book that will interest students and scholars in African, Francophone, and performance studies.
Cultural policy in Senegal
Author: Mamadou Seyni M'Bengue
Publisher:
Published: 1973
Total Pages: 61
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