Thank you ever so much for hosting the world
cup last year. Because of this, now my students in China are enthralled with you. I
can't lie, the Waka waka dance has made an appearance at several points
throughout my experience in China
thus far.... never for the public eye, but most definitely for entertainment
purposes. You were a wonderful host for such a glorious world event. Thank you
for K'Naan's song ["Wavin' Flag"] which instantaneously makes my
classrooms erupt in cheers and festivities. It's absolutely wonderful because
it gives me a beautiful platform to talk about you, Nelson Mandela, apartheid,
forgiveness & grace.
Lucky for you, I have a classroom here in China
who really likes to sing. The other night, although it was Thanksgiving, we had
a little dance party to some awesome music, all of course from you, South Africa.
Of course, these students asked me to sing a song from you. Lucky day, I
actually had one tucked away from childhood. It's called, 'Njalo'. You know it, right? I thought I’d capture it on video
to prove that your songs are being sung world wide.
Thank you, South Africa, for being a wonderful country, not afraid to show
your history and scars, and even more so for allowing the world to learn from
your painful lessons. You are a nation filled with a rich and vibrant culture
and beautiful, beautiful people. I willmake it over there to see you someday, and more importantly visit the
friends whom I’ve been separated from for years. You will always and forever be
on the top of my list. Sincerely Yours, *kayla
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