Kenya has embraced Obama almost as if he is their president. (And I know some who wish he was!) So a big thrill awaited us on inauguration day - this lovely fabric kanga arrived in the mail - sent to us from Kenya by our friends Josh and Audra! What fun!!A kanga is a piece of cloth that is often worn as a wrap-skirt or a dress. Or used as a baby backpack.
So, the translation: "Congratulations Barack Obama. Love and peace have been given to us by God." (That comes courtesy of Pernille.)
I was amused to see the same kanga in this video.
Finally, here is a perspective from Kenya on life after the party.
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The worldwide excitement has been amazing. Most of my foreign blog friends wrote about the inauguration in a warm and positive way
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True, Richard!
The world was happy on Jan. 20th.
Whether one likes Pres. Obama or not, that kanga is way cool.
Cool! I just learned about kanga recently. I saw many in an exhibit at the Erie Art Museum over the holidays. They very beautiful and vibrant! I wanted to buy one, but decided I shouldn't spend money...
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