Harambee family members entertain

A number of the Harambee Festival of Families took part in a variety of productions at the Naramata Community Market.

Fana Soro beats a traditional West African rhythm on the drums during a performance at the Naramata Community Market Wednesday. The Soro family is part of the Harambee Festival of Families for Canadians who have adopted African children. The gathering is an annual event.

Fana Soro beats a traditional West African rhythm on the drums during a performance at the Naramata Community Market Wednesday. The Soro family is part of the Harambee Festival of Families for Canadians who have adopted African children. The gathering is an annual event.

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