The Culture and Arts Program promotes and preserves Oromo culture and its art forms.
As part of this program OCM:
- Established an Oromo youth performance group.
- Organizes Oromo culture and art events.
- Produces an Oromo cultural fashion show.
- Coordinates Oromo arts activities.
- Established a culture and arts advisory committee.
- Developed a strategic plan in collaboration with the Oromia Youth Association.
You may also wish to visit the Galleries for pictures from two youth-related events:
the 2003 Fashion Show and Performance Group program and our Graduation Ceremonies.
Priorities for the Culture and Arts Program
Our largest priorities are to hire a part-time person to coordinate the program,
and find funds and means to import traditional art materials from Oromia.
Ireecha Festival, 2008