Importance of Folk Dance

Economic Importance

1. They help our country earn foreign exchange through tourism.

2. Some people earn a living through performing folk dances and in working cultural centers.

3. It is a source of employment to people with talents of performing folk dances.

Social Importance of Folk Dances

1. They help have knowledge, respect and value other traditions and culture

2. Help people learn about each other’s culture

3. They promote love, peace, unity and respect among Kenyan Communities.

4. They make people come together and make friends as they get entertained.

5. They make people express themselves as they play different roles in a folk song

6. They assist in using leisure time wisely instead of engaging in bad habits and drug abuse.