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Nursery pupils open fete with colourful performances

Kenya National Music festivalNursery school performers were the stars of the day when the 92nd Kenya Music Festival kicked off in Dedan Kimathi University, Nyeri County, on Monday.
The children lit up the stage with colourful singing games and choral verses in the main hall of the university in the opening ceremony which was attended by Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga, Deputy Governor Carole Karugu, Kenya National Music Festival chairman Peter Wanjohi, deputy director in charge of co-curricular activities Sirengo Khaemba, events vice chairman Donald Otoyo and Festival executive secretary Ruth Agesa among others.
In their performances, the children from kindergarten and nursery classes turned the stage into a playground with their singing games.
SINGING GAMES
In this Early Childhood Development category, children are given the opportunity to present singing games in a way similar to how they play in their natural environments at home and school playground.
Among the songs and dances that impressed the audience most was the own choice African singing games for nursery, in which the pupils presented pieces showing how children from various communities in Kenya perform their singing games. Colourful cultural costumes from all over Kenya were showcased, showing the rich cultural diversity of the country.
Among the schools which took part in this category were st Peters Mumias, Sana Academy, Umoja Day and Rosslyn Academy. St Jude Kwingi and Elsa Academy also performed.
ARTS FESTIVAL
Travelling for two days to reach the festival's venue, Rabuor Primary School from Kisumu County did not disappoint. The pupils performed a colourful Dholuo singing game which featured traditional playing items and music instruments.
“The kids are very excited to come to Nyeri for the first time. They are very excited as they have shown in their singing game,” said the school’s head teacher, Mr Peter Odida Awuor.
It was difficult to tell which institution was better than the other in this category since all the performances had their own peculiarities. This is what makes the Kenya Music Festival, which is the largest arts festival in the country, such a rich experience to witness, said event chairman Peter Wanjohi.

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