We’re only a few months away from the Global Water Dances event and things are really starting to move forward. We’ve now got over 45 sites in 33 countries on 6 continents that will be participating in our June 25th performance with each site working to raise awareness about a water issue near to them.
One group led by Mouctar Bangoura in Kamsar, Guinea is working to highlight a particularly important and troubling water issue in their region. Tshalbonto, a small town that lies along the West African coast at the mouth of the Rio Nunez, is facing an uncertain future due to rising sea levels. Global Climate scientists estimate that the ocean levels will rise over 1 meter by the end of the century, swallowing this small village by the Atlantic. The villagers have reluctantly begun the process of relocating to a safe inland location on the edge of the neighboring town of Kamsar. With no support from the government, this massive undertaking will be a long, slow process. The Guinea dance group is standing on the front lines in addressing this urgent 21stGlobal Water Dances to learn more about Kamsar people and their courageous efforts. century environmental threat to their homeland. Check out
