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Singing and dancing at Uledi Village

Read the following passage and then answer the questions.
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The Kiru people live in Uledi Village. They farm around the

Micheku mountain. After harvest, the Kiru people sing and take
part in a traditional dance called ‘Mukirungu’. They sing different

songs which encourage people to take part in agricultural
activities. This dance is valued by all the people. It is performed
every evening after harvest.

When dancing Mukirungu, men wear ‘maleba’, made of sisal

fiber. They wear them around their waists with their chests
uncovered. They also wear crowns made of ostrich feathers
and bells on their legs.

Women dress like men, but they wear skilfully additional maleba

on their chests. The drums are beaten skilfully. Everyone is
motivated to dance. When dancing, men repeatedly jump high,
as women shake their heads and chests.

Questions

1. Have you ever been involved in dancing in your community?

2. What are the activities practised by the Kiru people to

maintain their culture?

3. Which instruments are used when dancing Mukirungu?

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