After the success of the first Ethiopian Festival in Lafayette, CO, Adoption Roots was invited to show the art at a local gallery called The Collective. Furthermore, a west African drumming and dance group, Mokomba, graciously offered their talents to the evening. The Lafayette Cultural Arts Commission sponsored the FREE event for the community. Families came and took pictures of their children's art on display. The children felt special and seen by their community. As the night wore on, the culture spewed from the gallery with loud drumming and dancing. The night wouldn't quit and the entire gallery erupted in dance, shouting and music. The gallery was packed with all ages, sizes, colors and glee. All were welcome. All were loved. Even after the gallery shut down, people gathered outside, talking together in the street until late into the night. This sort of social persistence is evidence of just how bad this subculture needed to be seen but furthermore, how much this small community needs this richness of diversity.
Adoption ROOTS is hoping to receive the support of the Lafayette Cultural Arts Commission once again next year to grow this event and make it a community tradition.
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