“LEARNERS’ BIG DAY VENDA STYLE” (May 24, 2018 update)

HHTH has made it possible for the Fethani High School Learners to have their Achievements Recognition Day in their traditional Venda way. It starts with selecting the beasts that will provide the meals for about 800 people. While it is a great day for the Learners and Teachers, it is not the same for the cows and chickens.  Two of these beasts below provided the beef, and several chickens provided the rest of the food needed.  It is a festive affair the night before with the cutting up of the meat and preparing the chicken. Ladies in the Villages and Learners come to the school to do all the preparation with radios blaring out music to pluck chickens by.

Clark and Karen Sanford donated money to buy one of our orphans a bicycle.   Many walk over 4 kilometers one way to get to school.   HHTH

brought the bicycle to the celebration for the winning child.

Dancers entertained the crowd with their precision interpretations.

Honors were bestowed upon the achieving Learners.  We are proud to report that “Given,” one of our orphans received the honor for most brilliant Learner in grade 11. Each recognized Learner also received R500 (about $42.) from sponsors in the community.

Munyai Gumani won the coveted bicycle and he was overcome with emotions.   Orphans do not expect much in the community because they have no one.  Our sponsors have changed their lives and these children now feel wanted and cared for by someone. Gumani struggled not to cry at this
amazing good fortune.

Seven orphans were given the chance to win the bicycle.   Seven pieces of paper were put in the box.  Six of them had the word “no”  on them and one had the word “yes” on it.  That “yes” was chosen by Gumani.   And he could not believe what happened for him.

After all the dances, speeches, and awards presentations, we were escorted to rooms with all the food.
After all the tummies were full, the celebration was complete.  Exciting memories will live in the hearts and minds of all those who attended.

Until next time... with glowing love from the Bush

Sidney