Rumbek musician to host conference to promote culture

December 26, 2012 (WAU) – The Chairman of the Lakes State Artist Association, Marial Awuok Til, is planning to host an artist’s conference in Rumbek to focus on composing national songs that praise the country’s independence from Sudan.

Speaking to the media, Marial said the conference will be attended by more then 61 artists from Lakes State, including six women, who will look into ways of communicating the culture of the area and how to reflect the image of world’s youngest nation.

Artists in Lakes state are facing financial challenges, he said.

“Our activities are currently going on and off due to financial difficulties. We are seeking financial support from state government to finance peace program plan and to provide full protection to musician who will be performing their duty in music industry.”

Lakes State’s Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport have a mandate to take preach peace through music and cultural competition.

Lakes State Governor Chol Tong Mayay said that his state government had space to accommodate any slogan that focuses on promoting peace and harmony among citizen.

“If your program focus in promoting peace and harmony, immediately you are welcome and back up from state government to your program will be provide”, said Chol.

David Marial Gumke, Commissioner of Rumbek East County appreciated the upcoming conference and affirmed his support.

“In my capacity as commissioner of Rumbek East, I am ready to offer my support to those artists – I have great number of artists within these 61 musicians members. I will offer financial assistant as well security.” Marial said.

(ST)