ACTIVITIES
(text by Collin, Norah, Steven and Wayne)
During
the week we spent at the Youth With a Mission campsite, there were various
creative workshops we had and some, which we also facilitated. This was an
opportunity to develop our skills physically and mentally. These excercises were
inspiring to all of us, teaching us more of our culture and that of the Finnish.
Following is the outline of some of the activities that took place.
POTTERY
At
the Youth With a Mission campsite there happened to be an american cheramist
working and so we had a possibility to observe his working methods. While
working he also explained the history and the purpose of the organization that
owned the camp site. He also told how much pottery and the Bible goes together.
VISUAL
ARTS
We also had a Visual Arts workshop, which was presented by Krista, one of the Finnish teachers. We learned that when you draw something, it should not only come from the mind but it should rather come from the heart. She taught that a real drawing should reflect your heart and also the kind of person you are. Although most of us didn't have a drawing background, when our drawings were finished, they were all beautiful because they came from our hearts. We used the hand-made paper to make childhood maps. In the figure below Lotta's map is shown. On the left Ms. Bridget Kloppers is colouring the pulp. In the middle Steven and Adriaan are discussing about self portraits - "Me as an animal, a colour, a scenery and a musical instrument".
MEDIA
During
our Media workshop,
we had to draw the picture
of the world indicating
the different
parts of the world,
which are affected by the war. We asked questions like; Why was there war? Who started it? Why
people don't come to an understanding and so on. This
was a great experience as we could hear different opinions and also draw
conclusions from such questions. Heidi, the Finnish group leader, presented the
workshop.
TOUR
OF THE CITY OF WINDHOEK
During the week we
went on a tour of the city. We visited the informal settlements in Katutura, the Parliament
of Namibia among other places. We were given a tour of the National Assembly
were we had a lifetime opportunity to sit on the seat
where ministers sit, which was
so much fun. We got briefings about the law making policy of
Namibia.
This was a huge learning experience for us all. It made us realize that it isn't
as easy as we thought. Some of us also rethought about the idea of becoming one
of the next presidents of Namibia. All
and
all, this was a great moment of learning and fun to us all.
BRAAI AT
GROSS BARMEN
We visited Gross
Barmen hot springs on Saturday the 5th of June. All the learners enjoyed
themselves because we had to braai our own dinner (The Namibian Way). The
Finnish learners greatly enjoyed this because this was their first time to
experience this in their life. Fun filled the day, as we were swimming and dancing.
AFRICAN
ART WORKSHOP
This
was an opportunity to show the Finnish learners our African way of doing art.
They found it very impressive and enjoyed it very much. We did textiles
including all sorts of African dying. They had the opportunity to take their art
pieces home as souvenirs and reminders of Namibia. On behalf of the group we
want to pass our sincere thanks and gratitude to Ms. Amelia, as she represented
our country in the presentation of this workshop.
THE
TRIP TO THE COAST
