Lamu Cultural Festival concludes in Kenya

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Lamu Cultural Festival concludes in Kenya

STORY: Lamu Cultural Festival concludes in Kenya DATELINE: Nov. 28, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:26 LOCATION: LAMU, Kenya CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the festival 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MUSALIA MUDAVADI, Prime Cabinet Secretary of Kenya STORYLINE: Local and international tourists attended the Lamu Cultural Festival, a major tourism event which concluded in the coastal region of Kenya on Sunday. The annual festival, first started in 2001, is a four-day event celebrating coastal Lamu's heritage and traditions in a carnival atmosphere. Lamu Old Town has a unique cultural heritage passed down for over 700 years, an attribute that earned Lamu Island a place on the UNESCO's List of World Heritage Sites in 2001. SOUNDBITE (English): MUSALIA MUDAVADI, Prime Cabinet Secretary of Kenya "This is something that every Kenyan should aspire to come and witness. It's very strong and excellent for our tourism. And the warmth of the people is extraordinary. And this is Lamu, and this is what peace can bring. When th

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