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Mesgana Dancers of Ethiopia
News Articles:
The Children of Ethiopia Education Fund Mesgana
Dancers from Ethiopia
are back on tour for the third year in America, bringing new talent, a
new show and Ethiopian New Year’s Day celebration in September.
The COEEF Mesgana Dancers bring an inspiring performance through dance
and song, showcasing traditional Ethiopian culture. Last year, the
dance group performed for sold-out audiences across America. |
A sponsor of the
Mesgana Dancers |
This year’s
show is even better with the dancers wearing traditional
Ethiopian attire specific to each region of Ethiopia. Through this, the
COEEF Mesgana Dancers hope to bring awareness of their Ethiopian
origins to America.
Seven new girls, ages 7-12, make up the COEEF
Mesgana dance group and represent over 1,000 students in the Children
of Ethiopia Education Fund program who are receiving a quality private
education in Ethiopia thanks to generous sponsors from America. Without
an education, girls in Ethiopia may be forced into early marriage or
dangerous living styles and working environments to provide basic needs
for their families and themselves. With an education, these COEEF
students become empowered to make a difference for themselves, their
families and their country.
2008 COEEF Mesgana Dance Tour
Schedule and ticket information can be viewed on the Calendar of Events
section of the COEEF website.
All proceeds from the 2008 COEEF Mesgana Dance Tour support literacy,
education, and a future for children in Ethiopia.
Meseret Defar, Olympic Bronze Medalist in the Women's 5000 meter and honorary director of the Mesgana Dancers, was cheered on by COEEF supporters in Utah, as well as elsewhere. She is planning on being in Utah in September to support the Dancers.
For more information about the COEEF Mesgana Dancers, please contact us. |
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