Borough Park Library Adventures in Architecture: The Griot in an African Village
after school
Black History Month
Library Lab
STEM & STEAM
THE GRIOT IN AN AFRICAN VILLAGE
Griots are traveling storytellers, a tradition that began in the ancient kingdoms of West Africa. Griots continue to exist to this day, preserving a people’s history and traditions. The griots' role has traditionally been to preserve the genealogies, historical narratives, and oral traditions of their people; praise songs are also part of the griot's repertoire. In this workshop, you will imagine a griot telling stories around a campfire in a West African village. Then make a tabletop model of the griot campfire and a traditional village structure.
Materials Needed
Cardboard base - cut from a mailing box
Small, recycled box(es) for the structure (round or square ones are great)
Cardboard scraps
Construction paper – especially green & brown
Scissors
Tape
Glue stick and/or Elmer’s glue
Optional: tissue paper, twigs & pebbles, toothpicks, bottle caps, egg cartons, markers etc.
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02/16/2021 10:30 am
02/16/2021 11:30 am
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Borough Park Library Adventures in Architecture: The Griot in an African Village
<p><strong>THE GRIOT IN AN AFRICAN VILLAGE</strong></p>
<p>Griots are traveling storytellers, a tradition that began in the ancient kingdoms of West Africa. Griots continue to exist to this day, preserving a people’s history and traditions. The griots' role has traditionally been to preserve the genealogies, historical narratives, and oral traditions of their people; praise songs are also part of the griot's repertoire. In this workshop, you will imagine a griot telling stories around a campfire in a West African village. Then make a tabletop model of the griot campfire and a traditional village structure.</p>
<p><strong>Materials Needed</strong></p>
<p>Cardboard base - cut from a mailing box</p>
<p>Small, recycled box(es) for the structure (round or square ones are great)</p>
<p>Cardboard scraps</p>
<p>Construction paper – especially green & brown</p>
<p>Scissors</p>
<p>Tape</p>
<p>Glue stick and/or Elmer’s glue</p>
<p>Optional: tissue paper, twigs & pebbles, toothpicks, bottle caps, egg cartons, markers etc.</p>
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