Revamping Liberian Culture

By F. Momolu Dorley
Published:  21 September, 2007

Prior to the inception of the Liberian civil war, Liberian children enjoyed the country's rich culture and tradition. Before the war, children used to go to the village square to display their cultural talents and listen to traditional songs and folk stories, among others, under the moon light. This used to keep the children together through socializing with each other. This practice continued until the outbreak of the brutal civil war that spanned a period of 14 years and caused the destruction of lives and property. The war itself destroyed the fabric of the Liberian society, thus causing many people to travel to different lands. This did not only deprive the Liberian child the opportunity to learn and appreciate our long-cherished cultural values, it also left them without any option, but to adopt the culture and traditions of the countries where they sought refuge.

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