Here in Room 1 we are currently studying differences and similarities between different cultures. We were discussing the question 'How can diverse cultures join together on shared events?' when Mr Baylis remembered one time he experienced this happening first hand. Here it is:
"I was in Canada touring with a choir and we were performing in a concert with a Canadian children's choir. We were all secondary school students and we performed a French Canadian song to show that we'd learned a little bit about their culture. This Canadian children's choir then performed and one of the last songs they sang was Tutira Mai Nga Iwi to show they'd learned a bit about our culture. After the concert we all stood in a big circle and the Canadian children helped us to pronounce the French words correctly, and we helped the Canadian children to pronounce the Maori words correctly."
Two different cultures, coming together for a similar purpose and learning and sharing aspects of their own and other cultures in the process. So it has got me thinking, has anyone reading our blog ever experienced this?? Have you had your own opportunity to participate in an event where different cultures came together for a shared purpose??
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Mr Baylis
