SOUTH SUDAN / FESTIVAL OF PEACE
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STORY: SOUTH SUDAN / FESTIVAL OF PEACE
TRT: 05:35
SOURCE: UNMISS
RESTRICTIONS: NONE
LANGUAGES: ENGLISH /ARABIC /NATS
DATELINE: 30 MARCH 2023, AWEIL, SOUTH SUDAN
1. Various shots, traditional dancers
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Alfred Zulu, Human Rights Officer, Aweil Field Office, United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS):
“What we want is to bring about peace by promoting cultural unity, social cohesion, and upholding the values and traditions of the South Sudanese. Cultural festivals is one way the population can come together and be united, and eliminate all forms of conflict.”
3. Various shots, ladies performing
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Maria Angelo, Youth And Women’s Activist:
“We will really promote our culture, we will really embrace it and we will maintain it and even modernize it in a beautiful way, like what we have seen today. There are certain things that are being modernized in our cultures which is so amazing, and there are unique things that we commonly do together as different tribes. It really gives us more dignity, and more respect, it makes us proud of ourselves as South Sudanese.”
5. Various shots, Chollo (Shuluk) dancers
6. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Lucia James, Traditional Dancer:
“Aweil is a city of peace. Such a cultural day will help in unity of conscience and tribes and reflect that people here live in peace as brothers. All the 64 tribes of South Sudan are one community. This reflects the beautiful picture of coexistence. The city of Aweil is the first city to preach peace, and it wants to advise other tribes and regions that cause problems to leave strife and wars [behind]. If you find your brother in a quarrel, disagreement or problem with another person and tell him to stop it, they will abide. People understand themselves and this is what is required for peace to exist in South Sudan.”
7. Various shots, Dinka Bor dancers
8. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Hon. Bol Akol Gamari, Ministry Of Culture, Youth & Sport-Northern-Bahr-El-Ghazal State:
“We consider the diverse communities present here in the state an essential component of the state. Therefore, when we held this cultural festival, we did not focus on a specific tribe, but rather the inclusivity of all the tribes of South Sudan. We want to reflect this peace and peaceful coexistence throughout the country. We know that the wars have fueled tribalism in South Sudan. We are now seeking to combat tribalism, and for this to happen, we must choose a day when everyone gathers as one, like this day, so that there is no discrimination.”
9. Various shots, people dancing
STORYLINE:
Thousands of South Sudanese revellers gathered for Aweil town’s cultural peace festivals, a two-day happening where vibrant singing and dancing kept visitors thoroughly entertained.
Organized by the Northern Bahr El Ghazal’s State Ministry of Culture with support from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), the theme of the event was “Unity in diversity”.
The state’s Minister of Peacebuilding used the festive occasion to call for peace and unity among different ethnic groups living in Northern Bahr-El-Ghazal State, and also between them and communities living in neighbouring Warrap State and Abyei.
Recent intercommunal conflicts have raised concern that peace in the region may be threatened.
South Sudan is a culturally diverse country with more than 60 ethnic groups. Some 20 of these groups coexist in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State alone.
UNMISS is continuously working on finding ways to bring people of all these ethnicities together, not least by organizing peace-promoting outreach events and advocacy campaigns.
UNMISS is encouraging annual cultural peace festivals to be held in all of the country’s ten states, so that citizens can embrace and cherish their culturally rich heritage instead of allowing it to create divisions and conflicts.
SOUNDBITE (English) Alfred Zulu, Human Rights Officer, Unmiss-Aweil Field Office:
“What we want is to bring about peace by promoting cultural unity, social cohesion, and upholding the values and traditions of the South Sudanese. Cultural festivals is one way the population can come together and be united, and eliminate all forms of conflict.”
Despite cultural differences amongst communities in the region, those present at the event showcased their cultures and embraced the beauty of it all. Maria Angelo talked about her happiness and vision for the future.
SOUNDBITE (English) Maria Angelo, Youth And Women’s Activist:
“We will really promote our culture, we will really embrace it and we will maintain it and even modernize it in a beautiful way, like what we have seen today. There are certain things that are being modernized in our cultures which is so amazing, and there are unique things that we commonly do together as different tribes. It really gives us more dignity, and more respect, it makes us proud of ourselves as South Sudanese.”
This cultural event was the first of its kind in the state, with communities proudly exhibiting songs and dances, expressing the cohesion of their diversity. With seven ethnic groups participating, this was indeed a show of peace.
SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Lucia James, Traditional Dancer:
“Aweil is a city of peace. Such a cultural day will help in unity of conscience and tribes and reflect that people here live in peace as brothers. All the 64 tribes of South Sudan are one community. This reflects the beautiful picture of coexistence. The city of Aweil is the first city to preach peace, and it wants to advise other tribes and regions that cause problems to leave strife and wars [behind]. If you find your brother in a quarrel, disagreement or problem with another person and tell him to stop it, they will abide. People understand themselves and this is what is required for peace to exist in South Sudan.”
At the event, the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports urged those in attendance to promote peace and unity amongst the different ethnic communities in the state. He also called for a public platform where leaders of different ethnic communities can speak publicly about the need to preserve the relative peace in the state through cultural events.
SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Hon. Bol Akol Gamari, Ministry Of Culture, Youth & Sport-Northern-Bahr-El-Ghazal State:
“We consider the diverse communities present here in the state an essential component of the state. Therefore, when we held this cultural festival, we did not focus on a specific tribe, but rather the inclusivity of all the tribes of South Sudan. We want to reflect this peace and peaceful coexistence throughout the country. We know that the wars have fueled tribalism in South Sudan. We are now seeking to combat tribalism, and for this to happen, we must choose a day when everyone gathers as one, like this day, so that there is no discrimination.”
For the young and old, women and men, this day was indeed one to remember. It is now hoped that frequent events like this one, will continue to encourage and foster peaceful coexistence amongst everyone living in the region.
TRT: 05:35
SOURCE: UNMISS
RESTRICTIONS: NONE
LANGUAGES: ENGLISH /ARABIC /NATS
DATELINE: 30 MARCH 2023, AWEIL, SOUTH SUDAN
1. Various shots, traditional dancers
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Alfred Zulu, Human Rights Officer, Aweil Field Office, United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS):
“What we want is to bring about peace by promoting cultural unity, social cohesion, and upholding the values and traditions of the South Sudanese. Cultural festivals is one way the population can come together and be united, and eliminate all forms of conflict.”
3. Various shots, ladies performing
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Maria Angelo, Youth And Women’s Activist:
“We will really promote our culture, we will really embrace it and we will maintain it and even modernize it in a beautiful way, like what we have seen today. There are certain things that are being modernized in our cultures which is so amazing, and there are unique things that we commonly do together as different tribes. It really gives us more dignity, and more respect, it makes us proud of ourselves as South Sudanese.”
5. Various shots, Chollo (Shuluk) dancers
6. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Lucia James, Traditional Dancer:
“Aweil is a city of peace. Such a cultural day will help in unity of conscience and tribes and reflect that people here live in peace as brothers. All the 64 tribes of South Sudan are one community. This reflects the beautiful picture of coexistence. The city of Aweil is the first city to preach peace, and it wants to advise other tribes and regions that cause problems to leave strife and wars [behind]. If you find your brother in a quarrel, disagreement or problem with another person and tell him to stop it, they will abide. People understand themselves and this is what is required for peace to exist in South Sudan.”
7. Various shots, Dinka Bor dancers
8. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Hon. Bol Akol Gamari, Ministry Of Culture, Youth & Sport-Northern-Bahr-El-Ghazal State:
“We consider the diverse communities present here in the state an essential component of the state. Therefore, when we held this cultural festival, we did not focus on a specific tribe, but rather the inclusivity of all the tribes of South Sudan. We want to reflect this peace and peaceful coexistence throughout the country. We know that the wars have fueled tribalism in South Sudan. We are now seeking to combat tribalism, and for this to happen, we must choose a day when everyone gathers as one, like this day, so that there is no discrimination.”
9. Various shots, people dancing
STORYLINE:
Thousands of South Sudanese revellers gathered for Aweil town’s cultural peace festivals, a two-day happening where vibrant singing and dancing kept visitors thoroughly entertained.
Organized by the Northern Bahr El Ghazal’s State Ministry of Culture with support from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), the theme of the event was “Unity in diversity”.
The state’s Minister of Peacebuilding used the festive occasion to call for peace and unity among different ethnic groups living in Northern Bahr-El-Ghazal State, and also between them and communities living in neighbouring Warrap State and Abyei.
Recent intercommunal conflicts have raised concern that peace in the region may be threatened.
South Sudan is a culturally diverse country with more than 60 ethnic groups. Some 20 of these groups coexist in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State alone.
UNMISS is continuously working on finding ways to bring people of all these ethnicities together, not least by organizing peace-promoting outreach events and advocacy campaigns.
UNMISS is encouraging annual cultural peace festivals to be held in all of the country’s ten states, so that citizens can embrace and cherish their culturally rich heritage instead of allowing it to create divisions and conflicts.
SOUNDBITE (English) Alfred Zulu, Human Rights Officer, Unmiss-Aweil Field Office:
“What we want is to bring about peace by promoting cultural unity, social cohesion, and upholding the values and traditions of the South Sudanese. Cultural festivals is one way the population can come together and be united, and eliminate all forms of conflict.”
Despite cultural differences amongst communities in the region, those present at the event showcased their cultures and embraced the beauty of it all. Maria Angelo talked about her happiness and vision for the future.
SOUNDBITE (English) Maria Angelo, Youth And Women’s Activist:
“We will really promote our culture, we will really embrace it and we will maintain it and even modernize it in a beautiful way, like what we have seen today. There are certain things that are being modernized in our cultures which is so amazing, and there are unique things that we commonly do together as different tribes. It really gives us more dignity, and more respect, it makes us proud of ourselves as South Sudanese.”
This cultural event was the first of its kind in the state, with communities proudly exhibiting songs and dances, expressing the cohesion of their diversity. With seven ethnic groups participating, this was indeed a show of peace.
SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Lucia James, Traditional Dancer:
“Aweil is a city of peace. Such a cultural day will help in unity of conscience and tribes and reflect that people here live in peace as brothers. All the 64 tribes of South Sudan are one community. This reflects the beautiful picture of coexistence. The city of Aweil is the first city to preach peace, and it wants to advise other tribes and regions that cause problems to leave strife and wars [behind]. If you find your brother in a quarrel, disagreement or problem with another person and tell him to stop it, they will abide. People understand themselves and this is what is required for peace to exist in South Sudan.”
At the event, the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports urged those in attendance to promote peace and unity amongst the different ethnic communities in the state. He also called for a public platform where leaders of different ethnic communities can speak publicly about the need to preserve the relative peace in the state through cultural events.
SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Hon. Bol Akol Gamari, Ministry Of Culture, Youth & Sport-Northern-Bahr-El-Ghazal State:
“We consider the diverse communities present here in the state an essential component of the state. Therefore, when we held this cultural festival, we did not focus on a specific tribe, but rather the inclusivity of all the tribes of South Sudan. We want to reflect this peace and peaceful coexistence throughout the country. We know that the wars have fueled tribalism in South Sudan. We are now seeking to combat tribalism, and for this to happen, we must choose a day when everyone gathers as one, like this day, so that there is no discrimination.”
For the young and old, women and men, this day was indeed one to remember. It is now hoped that frequent events like this one, will continue to encourage and foster peaceful coexistence amongst everyone living in the region.
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