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===Art===
Storytelling is a cornerstone of Kandaran life. {wp|Griot}}s, communal storytellers in the same tradition as medieval [[Occidental]] {{wp|bards}}, preserve the history and myths of their tribes with tales of heroism, folly, marriages, lifes, and deaths of key figures. These stories are not just for entertainment; they are the codification of tradition, passing down knowledge of survival skills, tribal history, and moral codes of the tribes in which they are told. Art too, serves as a powerful medium for cultural expression of the Kandari people. Among the unique art styles of Kandara, sand paintings, depicting scenes of daily life, spiritual beliefs, and historical events are the most internationally recognized and enduring symbol of Kandaran art. Sculptures carved from ebony or weathered stone depicting revered ancestors and mythical creatures that populated the pre-Islamic and pre-Christian Kandaran pantheon, these figures have made a return to the Kandaran art scene in the latter half of the 20th century, especially during and after [[Operation Kipling]] when some [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] and [[Urcea]]n soldiers brought some of the ancient statues back and they made a splash in those countries art scenes in the late 60s.


Religion in Kandara is a complex reflection of the nation's violent and colonial history. The majority adhere to Shia Islam, a vestige of the area's domination by the [[Oduniyad Caliphate]]. Mosques, serve as centers not just for prayer, but also for education and social gatherings, especially in the interior. However, a significant minority practices [[Mercantile Reform Protestantism]], a faith introduced by the [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] [[Burgoignesc colonial empire|colonizers]]. Simple white clapboard churches, testaments to a bygone era of colonial dominance, stand as stark reminders of a troubled past, and stand in direct contrast to the massive and opulent mosques. While religious tolerance is generally practiced, tensions occasionally flare, particularly in competition for influence within the government or control of resource-rich areas.
===La Sape===
===La Sape===
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Further: {{wp|La Sape}}