Filed under: FONKOZE, Haiti, Videos | Tags: Dominican Republic, FONKOZE, Ice-breaker, Peace Corps
When giving a long, formal training to someone who has never sat in a classroom, it’s always a good idea to mix in a little “fun.” The second video is a quick example of me trying to do just that for a group of Fonkoze’s CLM members. It’s a song and dance “ice-breaker” I learned while with the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic.
Why did we need to mix in a little fun? The first video shows why – it was shot a few moments before the ice-breaker. Tired students are not productive students!
For those interested: The song is about a magical rock that starts out the size of a pebble and grows each time you rub it while saying “A Massa Massa Massa.” By the end of the song, the pebble has become a boulder and is so big you fall to the ground! The lyrics aren’t in Haitian Creole nor Spanish, they’re just sounds that rhyme. The song is titled “Alele.”
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Terrrific, magical, I get it, Kaveh, you got it. There is such purpose and meaning in your life. Enjoy the blessings you give and those you receive. It is wonderful. Thanks for sharing the experience and best wishes always
Comment by tom May 14, 2009 @ 12:16 PMits official. you won them over.
Comment by Anonymous May 15, 2009 @ 7:49 PMits official. you won them over.
Comment by nesa azimi May 15, 2009 @ 7:51 PMhahahahah I love it man. Truly awesome.
Comment by Aria May 23, 2009 @ 4:33 PMWow!!! Im amazed! When you told me about the program, I only had a small understanding of your passion. But clearly, it is so appearant in this video. U do good work! Continue…as a haitian…I a deeply touched and humbled!
Comment by Victoria May 25, 2009 @ 2:14 PM