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Congolese Lingala Praise Chant Circle

C
PLAYERS
6+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Both
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

The group forms a circle and begins a steady clapping rhythm.

2

One player steps to the center and sings a short celebratory line about someone in the group.

3

Everyone repeats the line back together as a chorus.

4

The named person steps in next and picks a new person to sing about.

5

Continue until everyone in the circle has been celebrated at least once.