Updated from Comparative Civilations 12

This semester the Comparative Civilizations 12 class has been enriched by experiencing a drum workshop taught by Fana Soro, master drummer from Ivory Coast.  Fana emphasizes the use of the drum in West African culture and teaches the students rhythms that would be used at community events such as weddings and other celebrations.  He also incorporates some West African singing and dancing.  He was impressed by the participation level of the students.  Fana has recently moved to Ottawa but, because he has been coming to Sullivan Heights for several years, we were fortunate that he made a point of fitting in a visit to our school on one of his trips back to BC.