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Lamu's cultural extravaganza breathes life into Kiwayu island

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Sail dhows taking part in a sail regatta at Kiwayu Island in Lamu County. [Robert Menza, Standard]

For the residents of this remote island village along the Eastern part of the Lamu archipelago, culture remains an inspiring way to bring them together.

And when last week, the Lamu County government teamed up with the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) to host a two-day cultural extravaganza, residents came out in their hundreds to perform various activities that had been lined up.

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