Peace day event celebrated in Northern Bahr el Ghazal, traditional bands ask to promote peace
In respond to peace process and the ongoing national dialogue in the country, A one day cultural show on peace was conducted on Tuesday in Northern Bahr el Ghazal's Aweil state. numerous tribes' members such as Shollo (Shiluk), Dinka, Luo, including other ethnics who reside in Aweil have taken part in the show, adding appreciation to peace and reconciliation in the Republic of South Sudan. folk dance groups on a peace day event held in Northern Bahr el Ghazal, Aweil 23.08.21017 photo: (Voice News Agency) Speaking to Voice News on Wednesday, Paulino Akol, program manager for Aweil Development organization, said the day will create conducive atmosphere for the ongoing national peace dialogue announced by South Sudanese president Kiir. the official appreciated all bands from differnent ethnics who participated in the occasion and hopes other ceremonies to be organized soon with an aim to bring unity and peace in the Republic of South Suda. On her par