Monday 17 June 2013

Ceremony!

Today was the hand over of the iPads to the school. We knew there would be a little ceremony but we had no idea of the true scale of the event...

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!







3 comments:

  1. A typical Rwandan ceremony. Hope you enjoyed the dancing ;-)

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  2. Looking forward to seeing a repeat of those moves guys.... It looks fatastic, what a welcome.

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  3. An unforgettable experience for you all. Every picture tells a story.

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