Some volunteers in Gabs (there are a bunch of volunteers that extended for a third year that live in Gabs) organized an art and craft festival with the theme of Botho. Botho is Botswana's national value of respect; I think it translates to 'I am because we are'.
So there were artists selling their crafts, lots of kids activities, and different things to raise awareness and celebrate Botho.
I helped by teaching kids (and some adults) to make friendship bracelets.
Singing and dancing for the kids.
My friend Kagiso from my village came to teach bracelet making too. I taught her all the patterns I know and she's already made up several of her own, trying to start a small business.
I managed to take the cutest picture on the planet.
Making bracelets.
Playing games led by Nina.
A cool art sculpture of a Baibab tree made from used ARV (anti-retro virals, HIV medicine) bottles.
It was a fun day and gave me an excuse to stay in Gabs an extra day after IST :)
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