SAPEUR

We introduce the interesting culture in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Have you ever heard the word “SAPEUR”?

SAPE is “la Societe des Ambianceurs et des Personnes Elegantes” and SAPEUR means fashionable and elegant gentleman group in Congo.

They are known as the most fashionable guys and wear the overseas luxury brand clothes within national average monthly income is about 25,000 yen.
They have not just only fashionable clothes but also beautiful beautiful and smart behaviors. When they walk on the street, people gives a praise to them and they shine more and behave like a model.

They choose a fashion instead of a weapon. SAPEUR has the gentle standard people should respect each other.
SAPEUR requires a state of being peaceful and has one of fashionable philosophies.
Through the war, they noticed it makes nothing. The notice brings opportunities to make their life elegant through fashion and SAPEUR is also the hope for young generations.

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Next, we introduce Meni Mbugha, the famous ethical fashion designer.
Mr. Mbugha designs clothes with inspirations from Pygmy tribe, ethic minorities in Congo.
After he studied art for three years, he met Pigmy tribe lives in the Congo northeast forest and he got inspirations from them. He established the project to support Pigmy tribe through fashion designs against social discriminations to them.

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In this way, the fashion field shows their own thoughts and attitudes, supports minorities through fashion, and creates a socially good mood.
Many people like SAPEUR and Mr. Mbugha try to establish a better environment with existing culture and industry.

Moreover, music and dance in Congo are popular. We will share amusing cultural topics little by little.