CHI Sunnyside E33: Traditions of African Culture & Attracting the Invisible, 30 Years of Kebtah Pt 2

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Hosts: Nehez Meniooh, Kasabez Maakmaah & Giziribtah Debasah

This is our second installment of our coverage and commentary on Kebtah's (The Earth Center's) 30 Year Anniversary Celebration at the Het Aishat Temple in Togo. This amazing 3 day and 3 night event was part of Kebtah's Annual Cultural and Spiritual Pilgrimage to Meritah (Indigenous Africa).

This episode features footage from our travels to Togo, including:

Pouring libations to honor the Ancestors
Traditional African dance to celebrate initiation (rites of passage)
Master drummers and griots bringing proverbs with profound meaning In this episode, we discuss: 100 degree temperature difference between Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso and Chicago
Cultural appropriation of the term "Western"
Modern day slavery prevents us from investing in our evolution and traveling to enrich our lives
The importance of investing in ourselves instead of material gain and how we measure happiness
Nuances in culture that you probably wouldn't notice
Getting the attention of the invisible
Youth taking pride in their culture, traditions and initiations
Speech is the most powerful medicine (or poison)
Structure, etiquette and hierarchy in tradition

Links & Resources:

DuSable Museum of Black History & Education Center with The Earth Center on Resistance and Resilience against the Slave Trade: https://fb.watch/y3-dnhXp2D/

Become a Member of the Kebtah Movement: https://www.theearthcenter.org/signup...

Learn more about our Annual Pilgrimage: https://www.theearthcenter.org/pilgri...

See more of the 3 day celebrations on the Gate of Gates podcast:
Pt 1:    • Gate of Gates E48 Part 1: Kebtah 30 Year C...  
Pt 2:    • Gate of Gates E48 Part 2: Kebtah 30 Year C...  
Pt 3:    • Gate of Gates E48 Part 3: Kebtah 30 Year C...