Today was the first time we saw in the sun in 6 days - and it was wonderful - hot and sunny with not a cloud in sight. Today was also the first day of DOVE's music program and puppetry program. So let me explain a little about each program.
The music program is being run by a Brazilian man, who has worked with the age group of kids we have many times over, and created some awesome music. He starts with putting the band together - 10 singers, 10 dancers, and 15 musicians. Since we have more kids than that in the club, he did auditions - and this is what he spent hours doing on Saturday at the club. Next, Tadao (the music teacher)will teach the kids how to make the instruments out of recycled and natural materials. And then of course, he will teach them the actual music, and by the end the kids will hopefully be doing gigs around the city - and THEN, if we can raise enough money, the kids band will be able to record their own CD! This program will take 6 months - which will take the kids right into the summer. They are super excited about it, and we learned through the auditions that the kids you least expect seem to have the most talent. I can't wait to see how it turns out - when I come back in May, they program will be four months in progress.
The puppetry program is more than most might think - the kids are being taught by the teacher how to make these puppets out of paper mache and recycled materials.
They will write their own plays, and create their own shows. This program is GREAT for the kids, and they will really have the chance to showcase their creativity.
There are so many great opportunities for these kids at the club. It will really give them skills and knowledge to take into the world. It is funny, I was gone only 5months, and I can already see a HUGE difference in most of the kids. They have come out of their shells, and are really starting to show their true colours. This vocational school run by DOVE Missions is so great for them, and I am very proud to be a part of this organization.
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