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Life Onboard |
LAST UPDATE
November 30, 2006
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| November 24, 2006 |
In Pictures – Photo Tour I of Life Onboard |
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Peter Band
It took only seconds for Kenya's hottest music group, Peter Band, to drum and shake their way into the hearts of participants on the 55th voyage. The band performed a live concert that showcased their singing, jambe, and dancing skills—as well as their power to rouse hundreds of people to get up dance and sing along to songs in Swahili. “I am very good at math and physics, so my father wanted me to become an engineer,” said lead dancer Gordon. “When I started dancing and wearing traditional African costumes, he said 'What are you doing?! You must stop that!' But I couldn't stop—the music just overpowered me.” |
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The four members of Peter Band have been holding workshops in drumming, dancing, and Swahili for all the participants. After teaching new dance steps on the deck of the ship, the group asks“Sawa Sawa?—Are you okay?” The crowd replies with an elated “Sawa Sawa!” “We love being on Peace Boat,” said Peter Band. “There is such a good atmosphere here, and it's great to be able to share the vibration of Africa with people.” |
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Equator Festival
Participants enjoyed a day of recreation and teamwork under a brilliant blue sky on November 19. Activities included group jump roping, dance performances, and tug-of war competitions.
The ship crossed the equator and headed into the southern hemisphere during the event, prompting an eruption of cheers and celebration from the participants. |
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Hottokenai “Don’t Let it Be: World Poverty” Campaign
With the aim of raising $1,000 for two of its partner organizations in Kenya and learning more about global poverty, a lively Hottekenai “Don't Let It Be: World Poverty” Fundraising Event for Kenya was organized on the ship. Money was raised through bracelet weaving and paper-making workshops, henna body designs, a flea market, and the sale of fair trade CD’s and key chains produced in Kibera, Nairobi's largest slum. |
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During the event, one participant talked about the global White Band campaign (also known as G-CAP), which raises awareness about poverty in the world and advocates for its eradication. “In 1985, the Live Aid program raised 220 million dollars for Africa—but that just paid the interest on Africa's debt for one week,” he explained. “Since 2004, the strategy for eliminating poverty has been to call for cancelling African's enormous debts, improving the quality and quantity of aid, and promoting fair trade.” NGOs in 80 different countries sell the white bands, each with a design unique to the country. |
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