https://padlet.com/jaymosequerag11abm/humdeevwnyjacq8w Exploring the culture of Sierra Leone en-us 2021-12-13 15:44:22 UTC 2025-12-09 14:52:39 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f976.png jaymosequerag11abm https://padlet.com/jaymosequerag11abm/humdeevwnyjacq8w/wish/1944883780 The official language used in the country of Sierra Leone is English Language. On the other hand, their lingua franca which means the language that native people use is Krio. ]]> 2021-12-13 15:52:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jaymosequerag11abm/humdeevwnyjacq8w/wish/1944883780 jaymosequerag11abm https://padlet.com/jaymosequerag11abm/humdeevwnyjacq8w/wish/1944905991 There are a lot of delicious delicacies made in Sierra Leone but there are some that became famous just like the Okra Stew ]]> 2021-12-13 16:01:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jaymosequerag11abm/humdeevwnyjacq8w/wish/1944905991 jaymosequerag11abm https://padlet.com/jaymosequerag11abm/humdeevwnyjacq8w/wish/1944907123 Next on the list is the Cassava Bread that is also known in the country of Sierra Leone ]]> 2021-12-13 16:01:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jaymosequerag11abm/humdeevwnyjacq8w/wish/1944907123 jaymosequerag11abm https://padlet.com/jaymosequerag11abm/humdeevwnyjacq8w/wish/1944911461 Lastly, the Groundnut Stew which is basically a peanut stew that can be mixed with chicken or different meats. ]]> 2021-12-13 16:03:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jaymosequerag11abm/humdeevwnyjacq8w/wish/1944911461 jaymosequerag11abm https://padlet.com/jaymosequerag11abm/humdeevwnyjacq8w/wish/1944939291 In Sierra Leone 77% of the population are Muslims. 21% are Christians. Lastly, the 2% is part of the traditional African religion. ]]> 2021-12-13 16:13:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jaymosequerag11abm/humdeevwnyjacq8w/wish/1944939291 jaymosequerag11abm https://padlet.com/jaymosequerag11abm/humdeevwnyjacq8w/wish/1944977694 These are the different musical instruments that are famous in Sierra Leone: 
~ Balanji
~ Kora 
~ Riti
~ Hoddu ]]> 2021-12-13 16:27:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jaymosequerag11abm/humdeevwnyjacq8w/wish/1944977694 jaymosequerag11abm https://padlet.com/jaymosequerag11abm/humdeevwnyjacq8w/wish/1945002790 The music in Sierra Leone is a mixture of rap, hip hop, reggae and R&B. ]]> 2021-12-13 16:37:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jaymosequerag11abm/humdeevwnyjacq8w/wish/1945002790 jaymosequerag11abm https://padlet.com/jaymosequerag11abm/humdeevwnyjacq8w/wish/1945069050 Most of the holidays are Muslim related activities just like Eid al -Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Here is one holiday that we seldom hear from their country and religion. It is Mawlid, the observance of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad. ]]> 2021-12-13 17:03:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jaymosequerag11abm/humdeevwnyjacq8w/wish/1945069050 jaymosequerag11abm https://padlet.com/jaymosequerag11abm/humdeevwnyjacq8w/wish/1945106103 The traditional clothing in Sierra Leone is called Kpokpo and is mostly made out of cotton that is woven on a drop spindle. It is worn by paramount chiefs of the tribe. ]]> 2021-12-13 17:17:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jaymosequerag11abm/humdeevwnyjacq8w/wish/1945106103 jaymosequerag11abm https://padlet.com/jaymosequerag11abm/humdeevwnyjacq8w/wish/1945112623 The most played sport in Sierra Leone is Football or as we know Soccer. Next is the athletics, basketball, boxing and cricket. ]]> 2021-12-13 17:20:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jaymosequerag11abm/humdeevwnyjacq8w/wish/1945112623 jaymosequerag11abm https://padlet.com/jaymosequerag11abm/humdeevwnyjacq8w/wish/1945143887 There is one tribal tradition in Sierra Leone specifically in Bondo where that is still happening in the present day is called the female genital mutilation. This is when the female private part or the clitoris is being removed. ]]> 2021-12-13 17:32:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jaymosequerag11abm/humdeevwnyjacq8w/wish/1945143887