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    "id": 600410,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Ms.) Keraa",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Mary Sally Keraa",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I rise to support this very important Bill which speaks about protection of traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expression. Traditional cultural expression may include music, dance, art, design, names, signs and symbols, performances, ceremonies, architecture and narratives. It may speak to artistic or cultural expressions. Traditional cultural expressions may be considered as forms in which traditional culture is expressed. They form part of the identity and heritage of the traditional and indigenous community. They are passed down from generation to generation. They are integral to the cultural and social identities of indigenous and local communities. They embody know- how and skills and transmit core values and beliefs. Their protection is related to the promotion of creativity, enhanced cultural diversity and preservation of culture and heritage. I would like to congratulate the Leader of the Majority Party for having come up with this very important Bill. In the Kisii community we like dancing. As a Member of Parliament for Kisii County, when I go to meet our women in their groups, the first thing they do is to sing and dance seriously. I also dance because that forms part of leadership that when our leaders come, we need to dance. That is the identity of cultural practice. I support this Bill."
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