Last friday i attended the Performance for Peace: A Diary of Darfur featuring Emmanuel Jal. It consisted of several performances from on campus groups to tell the heart breaking stories of the people caught in the tragedy in Darfur. The event showcased Erot, Inversions Modern Dance company, Zankiliwa, and the Lorelies. After the lead up events, Emmanuel Jal came on stage and told a general then a more in depth version of his story. He told funny stories of moments in his life before the conflict and after a woman named Emma saved him, but they were followed by the tragedy that he encountered. He concluded his story by informing the audience that he is giving up two meals a day and using the money he is saving to buy bricks for a school he is building in Sudan.
Events like this one are very important to the culture on the UNC campus. We are one of the most devoted to projects that can help benifit our community and the enitre world. By coming to UNC Emmanuel Jal most likely made his story known to more people who will take an active interest in working to aid those who need it. The audience is the heart of this performance because he is telling us his story so we can help him make a difference. Performances like this not only help to make us aware of gobal events, but also the cultural differences between all of us. The way he enunciated his words was unique to the way we speak as well as the way he danced to the song that he performed for us. Events of this nature are what we need to help those who need it. I think that UNC should sponsor more events like this.
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