Welcome to Kenya -- Birthdays and weddings -- Children's activities -- Happy New Year! -- Good Friday and Easter -- Labor Day -- Madaraka Day -- Jamhuri Day (Independence Day) -- Camel Derby and Rhino Charge -- Muslim holidays -- Tribal customs -- Mashujaa Day (Heroes Day) -- Mombasa carnival -- Christmas and Boxing day.
Audience
Grades K-3.
Bibliography
Includes index.
Summary
This engaging book celebrates a year of holidays and traditions representing Kenya's many cultural groups. Readers will learn about the strong tradition of song and dance in Kenya and also how family occasions are celebrated in this African country.
