Dive into the stories, traditions, and history that shape our community.
An elderly man addressing his peers during invocation (Koor). Photo by Eisei Kurimoto, 1985.
A group of women dancing while singing about the plight of people in Lafon due to lack of road access between Lafon and Mugire.”
Video by Simon Osvaldo (Unyuata) during the International Women’s Day Celebration in Sheritkat, Juba, in 2022.
An aerial view of part of Lafon Village: Photo by Eisei Kurimoto, 1985
In February 2024, Ranga Gworo conceived the idea of creating a website to showcase Pari culture and heritage. This idea was then supported by Alfred Miro and Paul Ukach, and it was made possible with the support from Basel who offered to design and host the website. As a result, the website was designed and launched in June 2025
”Päri should not be destroyed because it is a food basket!”. This song was composed in 1980s.
Team Coordinator
Record Coordinator
Content Coordinator
Outreach Coordinator
IT Coordinator
Web Coordinator
Digital Collection Coordinator
Advocacy & Social Media Coordinator
We would like to express our gratitude to individuals and institutions whose support, and guidance have been instrumental in the completion of the website. First, we extend our heartfelt thanks to Professor Eisei Kurimoto and Ukal Kwang for their unwavering guidance and invaluable insights. Their expertise in Päri culture and history has significantly enhanced the content of the website.
This website would not have been possible without the support of SiMULA–the website developer. Their website design and hosting support have played a key role in the completion of the website.
Lastly, we extend our gratitude to Professor Eisei Kurimoto and Philip Winter for allowing us to use their 1970s and 1980s photos. Their photos have greatly diversified the content of the website.
A group of the Lidit age-set in their traditional attire. Photo by Eisei Kurimoto, 1985
