Posts Tagged: Kailahun

Kailahun calls on Govt. to declare March 23rd National Day for Reflection

Paramount Chief of Upper Bambara chiefdom, Kailahun district Cyril Foray Gondor II has on behalf of the people of the chiefdom and Bomaru Town called on the government of Sierra Leone to declare March 23rd,the date the war started in Sierra Leone,a national day for reflection. Speaking at a press conference on Monday at Forum… Read more »

Overview of Fambul Tok ceremonies

Since March 23, 2008 over thirty Fambul Tok ceremonies have taken place in Kailahun District. Here is a short explanation of a Fambul Tok ceremony… Day1 The community welcomes the Fambul Tok team and guests with traditional dances and songs until early evening. The reconciliation process takes place at night surrounding a bonfire. Following introductions… Read more »