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Dive into the rich heritage of the Acholi people with JP Odoch Pido as he presents Pang'odo Spoken Heraldry at the 17th Triennial Symposium on African Art. Explore the significance of totems, concrete structures, and family shrines in Acholi culture, resonating with sounds of Gem, Pino, and Wasp. Discover how Pang'odo encapsulates the essence of individual birth commemoration and tomorrow's agenda, blending tradition with musical tunes in a symphony of heritage.
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The Sound of Acholi HeraldrybyJP Odoch Pido A presentation to The 17th Triennial Symposium on African Art University of Ghana, Legon, Accra August 12 2017
Pang’odo Spoken Heraldryby Odoch Pido mwoch Nok yee Few oh-yee Nok ci myero Few yet beautiful Ayila yee Ayila plant oh-yee Pa layom ngwee Of the circumcised smells Ber anywala Beauty by birth Gem yee Gem oh-yee Pino yee Wasp oyee
musical tune heraldry Bila Ogwara Tum
totem and concrete structures okango abila Okango individualbirth commemoration Abila family or clan shrine