How cute and cool are these snow people? I love when people think outside of the box and use color where normally there is none. Head on over to Hostess with the Mostess for the cute idea!
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How cute and cool are these snow people? I love when people think outside of the box and use color where normally there is none. Head on over to Hostess with the Mostess for the cute idea!
Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in western Africa that was called the Republic of Upper Volta until 1984, when it was renamed by its president, Thomas Sankara, who came to power following a coup (and was himself killed during another coup in 1987).
The flag of Burkina Faso is red at the top and green at the bottom, with a gold five-pointed star in the center. The colors are the Pan African colors, which shows unity with other nations in Africa. Red also symbolizes revolution, while green stands for the natural riches of the country. The star is said to represent the guiding light of revolution. It was adopted after the 1983 coup.
The national anthem is “Ditanye” or “L’Hymne de la vicroire” (anthem of victory) also sometimes called “Une Seule Nuit” or “One Single Night.” It was written by president Sankara, who was also a jazz guitarist.
White stallions are the national animal, and the shea tree is the national tree. We’ll get to the national dish below, but it is riz gras, or fat rice.
You can find some activities and more information for kids to learn about Burkina Faso on Teachers Pay Teachers.
Try riz gris (sort of like a Spanish rice) with this recipe from Polka Dot Passport. Learn more about Burkinabé food and the popular drink with the fun name zoom koom, at 196 Flavors.
Learn more about shea butter and different ways to use it from Treehugger. You can even make your own shea butter lotion with this easy recipe from Live Simply.
Check out the stunning Ouagadougou Cathedral and the Monuments des Martyrs, two of the main landmarks in the country.
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