From January 29 – February 2, 2024, the world became a village at The Hub with ‘Once the 🌍 Was a Village’, a week-long music workshop. In partnership with the Embassy of Finland in Pretoria, we hosted facilitators from Finland, South Africa and Lesotho, with participants learning how to play marimba, lekolilo, lekope, thomo, cajon and djembe.
In the afternoons, our Skills & Soup participants also got to join the fun!
Massive thanks to these amazing facilitators:
Elisa Seppänen – Lecturer at top 10 performing arts university in the world University of the Arts Helsinki – Sibelius Academy
Mpho Molikeng – Basotho instrument specialist and performer
Olaotse Locx Mmileng – Marimba and percussion lecturer and performer
On day 3, Ambassador Anne Lammila and Tsakane Bok from the Embassy of Finland in Pretoria joined us as we travelled to St Cecilia Orphanage in Ha Bua Sono for a fun day of sharing music and dance, followed by a drum circle at Cafe What!
The week ended with a concert at Thabeng High School!
We had FUN, learned a lot, and can’t wait to keep bringing music, dance, and collaboration to our community!
Special thanks to Ambassador Anne Lammila and the Embassy of Finland in Pretoria for their presence and support of this collaboration!
Big thanks also to JaSeSoi ry for their support of the workshop, and continuing opportunities for music education at The Hub!
Thanks also to the facilitators, the Lesotho Ministry of Education and Thabeng High School for their support of this incredible learning opportunity!
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