LIFE IN
KENYA
KENYA FOOD! Food, we can’t live without it, everywhere you look there’s something to eat. Even if you go to Kenya. There is always something to eat. Kenya is like the United States in many ways, especially when it comes to food. For example, different foods that are common in the U.S.A. some of their fruits are oranges and bananas ,but others are different like plantains and papaya in Kenya, their mats are usually goat, beef, lamb, chicken, and fish. Some other popular foods drinks are… milk, uja, red been stew, mandzi, and githeri. All though, one of the most popular foods they grow in Kenya is sukuna. (They are colored beans.)
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The U.S.A. and Kenya are alike because we get are food, pretty much the same way. First of all, in Kenya, they have orchards called shambas where they get all their fruit and vegetables. Second there are a lot of different types of animals and plants to pick from. Third, like in the U.S.A. they hunt and fish, which is good since there is so many different animals. Last, they use spears and arrows to hunt. Sounds familiar right?
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Now, you all know Columbus sailed to America, discovered America, and well then Americans probably eat foods from Spain. That’s the same for Kenya. When people from Portuguese settled into Kenya, they brought foods Brazil, the new country they just found. Also, cattle herding started just around the time the Portuguese came, so it’s been along for a while. Cattle herding, or Pastoralism, provides milk, butler, meat and blood! Indian labors were imported to Kenya introducing curries, chapattis, & chutneys, to Kenyans and started a new Indian tradition for Sunday.
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KENYA ART Some of the art is a big part of includes
quarried soapstone, paintings, and drawings. Art comes to life and speaks to its audience because the creator is dedicated to their work. It gives importance to the artist so they can express themselves. Painters choose their subjects according to preference. The art opens up a new world in front of us.
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Modern forms of art came to Kenya after the end of the colonial period. Carvings produce both functional and decorative items. Kenya exemplifies the countries history of adornment and decoration which is an influential tradition among them still today. Certain traditions in design and representation derived from rock art patterns, but also are considered influence.
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Carving on the coast was centered on the island of Lamu, it was believed to have influenced the Arab craftsmen to create unique hybrid of styles. Kisii of Western Kenya used quarried soapstone to produce a range of carvings. Textile designs from the Middle Eastern roots. Paintings and drawings in formal European was introduced by colonisiam.
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KENYA RECRATION! Popular sports in Kenya are soccer, track & field, and dancing. Soccer is the most popular team sport in Kenya. Soccer leagues exist throughout the nation. Highly organized but poorly equipped leagues operate in even the poorest areas. They are valued for giving youth a chance to develop discipline, teamwork, and physical skills.
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Track-and-field activities join soccer as Kenya's national sports. The nation has produced world-famous long-distance runners and other athletes. Urban residents might play field hockey, cricket, or rugby.
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Dancing is a favorite form of recreation throughout Kenya. Most of the people enjoy both dancing and watching concerts and dance performances.
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Many Kenyans enjoy a traditional strategy game (sometimes called bao or ajua) played with pebbles or seeds. Storytelling, riddles, and proverbs are also popular.
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