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Oct 18th, 2007
Oct 18th, 2007
Khamsas and Bio Poems
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Have you seen some of our Khamsas (Hand designs) hanging around the building? They are inspired by Northwest African Khamsas, which are symbols of peace and welcome used for centuries by various tribes. Each tribe or family has their own design, which is often hung by an entryway to welcome visitors and identify the family. Students read about the history and meaning of the khamsas, and were asked to create a pattern on their own hand design. They then completed a biography poem to introduce themselves.
Take time to read our poems and learn a bit about who we are.
