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05 November 2010

School Competition

This past week, I had the honor of being a judge for a school competition. If you have ever seen the movie War Dance, it was very similar. It is the year-end celebration and competition of songs, poems, traditional dancing, skits, instruments, and teaching of lessons.

It was incredible to watch, with a front seat, the children performing. As time progressed, there was probably two-hundred to three-hundred people surrounding the area, watching their children. The skill these children have is incredible and I feel honored to be apart of it. Unfortunately, it is difficult to describe the experience. So below are pictures that will help you get the idea of the event!



The day started out with welcome songs and dances from the children.



One child is sporting her American pride with her foot wear.





Cold drinks were provided for the crowd.


Drums were beaten for the dances.





And the children focused intently on the various competitions.


Some dressed up in costume and performed skits based on traditional stories.


Finally, the evening ended with this little man beating the drum and everyone dancing!

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