On Saturday we went to the opening of a new community center for children that will offer visual art classes, as well as performing arts classes (theater, guitar and traditional instruments, dance) and education about sexual health. Peace Corps volunteers in this community helped to initiate the project and a Mozambican friend, Claudio, is the coordinator. The opening ceremony was fun because the kids had prepared performances of theater, song, and dance. The picture is of performers playing drums and timbilia.
The quick video clip shows a bit of the traditional dance performance. Keep in mind that this is a special performance for this special celebration – it’s not every day (i.e. when you visit Africa, don’t expect to meet naked people with spears – note the cars in the background and guests in suits) but it is fun to watch.
On Saturday we went to the opening of a new community center for children that will offer visual art classes, as well as performing arts classes (theater, guitar and traditional instruments, dance) and education about sexual health. Peace Corps volunteers in this community helped to initiate the project and a Mozambican friend, Claudio, is the coordinator. The opening ceremony was fun because the kids had prepared performances of theater, song, and dance. The picture is of performers playing drums and timbilia.
