Traditional clothes were hired:
We even had someone to help us dress:
When we arrived at Nsinda school we were a little overwhelmed by what was waiting for us. All the desks from the classrooms were outside, there was a large tent erected, there was a PA system, and many pupils and staff from both Kabare and Nsinda schools:
We had to sit in special seats under the canopy:
The ceremony lasted for 4 hours in total! There were many different traditional musical and dance items along with a poetry recitation, lots of speeches, a martial arts demonstration and some marching from the scouts!
We did have to join in with some of the dancing...
Videos are available for a small fee!!!
We also brought a Scottish influence to the celebration by performing 'The Song of the Clyde' and 'Amazing Grace':
We then had the official handing over of the iPads to the head teachers:
We then gave out certificates to all the staff who had completed the iPad training:
The schools gave us gifts to thank us:
It was a super ceremony - thanks to all who helped to organise it!
A typical Rwandan ceremony. Hope you enjoyed the dancing ;-)
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing a repeat of those moves guys.... It looks fatastic, what a welcome.
ReplyDeleteAn unforgettable experience for you all. Every picture tells a story.
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