These are some of the faces from the village that greeted us for the dedication ceremony today. Throughout the ceremony, the kids loved to sit behind us and poke us and play with our hair.
Most American call this the "chicken dance" but it really a traditional tribal dance where people's arms "flap" to the beat of the drums. We got invited to join the circle. As we attempted to imiate the dancers movements, the children roared with laughter. I guess we still need some practice!
These are the computers and back-up generator being presented to the Councile of State, Minister of Education and the Chief of Dzebetato and the commmunity. As part of the ceremony, Taylor and I got to officially present them to these men. After our picture was taken, the chief wanted to rechristen us according to the day we were born. Taylor, being born on Saturday, name Ahmeh. And I, not knowing which day I was born, recieved the chief's day of birth, Thursday. I am now Awu.
The first 10 computers got set up in a classroom specifically built for the computers. 5 boys and 5 girls were chosen to sit and play on the computers. We let them write their name in Microsoft Word. It was a little chaotic because everyone wanted to see and touch the new computers!
That looks so awesome!
ReplyDeleteThe ceremony looks beautiful and unique. What a wonderful way to begin your interaction with the community and give them input and ownership over the computers and the program.
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