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SUMMARY:Nigerian Clothes & Yorùbá Threads: Textiles & Fabrics Fashionistas!
DESCRIPTION:This Nigerian Clothes celebration and Yorùbá Textiles 
 exploration is the eighth of award-winning Yorùbá-Nigerian writer\, poet 
 and lecturer Abíọ́dún Ọlátòkunbọ̀ Abdul’s event series 
 focusing on cultural and social themes related to 
 Yorùbá/Nigeria/Africa/Diaspora: YNAD Talks.\n\n\nFirst immerse yourself 
 in an interactive learning session where we’ll explore Nigeria’s 
 multicultural tapestry and the wide-ranging clothing styles adored by 
 different ethnicities. Unravel your curiosity as we then gain insights into 
 different Yorùbá textiles like aṣọ òkè or àdìrẹ and varying 
 strands of their patterns & designs. Next\, we’ll discuss why some 
 workplaces remain mentally colonised\, favouring Western wardrobes over our 
 professional indigenous attire before basking in Nàìjá clothes pride 
 ranging from Nollywood celebrities to high-profile diplomats and 
 beyond.\n\nThen it’s time to get creative\, appreciating 
 Nigerian/Yorùbá fashions & fabrics in paintings\, posters and more before 
 delving into poetry and compositions celebrating our unique designs! With 
 this inspirational material\, let your inner artist come forth to create 
 your own visuals and poetry weaving in descriptions\, impressions & 
 viewpoints on Nàìjá wears. In sharing your work afterwards\, you’ll 
 enlighten and inspire others to embrace colourful clothes\, fab fabrics and 
 timeless textiles all day\, every day!\n\nWhilst possibly winning 
 delectable Nigerian snacks and enjoying uplifting Nigerian music\, come 
 celebrate with us in this YNAD Talk: Nigerian Clothes & Yorùbá Threads: 
 Textiles & Fabric Fashionistas!\n\n\nChildren are welcome to attend this 
 event as it is open to staff\, students\, and families.
LOCATION:LICA A29
ORGANIZER;CN="Eleanor Dove":MAILTO:e.dove@lancaster.ac.uk
CATEGORIES:Race Equality Charter Team
CONTACT;CN="Eleanor Dove":MAILTO:e.dove@lancaster.ac.uk
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