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The 2008 CPA Celebration united
individuals of all generations against the Darfur Genocide. The
event reveals an artistic representation of victims’ hands and lit
candles as symbols of hope. It reflects the power of visual art to
gain support against the genocide.
In addition, the CPA
Celebration held an art workshop for children. Their artwork’s theme
was the goodness of hands. In regards to the atrocities committed in
the Darfur Genocide, the event encourages children to learn the
difference between good and bad from an early age.
A conference was held to
discuss the social issues surrounding the Darfur Genocide. The
speaker, Khalid Kodi, emphasizes the impact of culture on the Darfur
Genocide. The regional differences in history and heritage are the
root of the concurrent social conflict. Emphasizing the impact of
visual art, Kodi specifically points out victims’ clothing. The
clothing’s beautiful color and fabric represent the journeys victims
experience from their burnt village and through the desert.
The region of Nubia in Sudan
holds the treasures of Sudan’s heritage. In order to preserve this
region’s cultural history, this short film endeavors to prevent the
construction of dams in the banks of Nubia.
In the
park, the youth learn the power of artistic expression and
imagination.
At a
conference in McMaster University, students discuss the impact of
visual art in against genocide. One individual points out how art is
the new medium for people to learn about the genocide; while other
students emphasize how it is an innovative way to advocate social
issues and inspire people to take action.
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