【Activity Report】Sanyu! vol.3 (21/03/2019)

Hello, this is Global Bridge Network (GBN)!

"Sanyu! vol.3" was held on March 21st.

"Sanyu" means "Happy" in the Ugandan local language.

We have been holding "Sanyu!" since 2017, and this is the third time.

This event was held in collaboration with GBN, STUDIO BARJARA performing African style dance, and  African Taiko(drum) Classroom by Djembe players of the djembe (African drum) group. ♪

The event started off with an introduction about Global Bridge Network, in which we explained briefly about Ugandan culture and our ongoing projects in Uganda, such as ”Environmental Protection through Expanding Lemon Grass Growing and Education in Uganda" as well as the “Improvement of the school environment to combat Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) challenges to Stop Adolescent Girls’ School Dropouts in Uganda.“

Introduction of GBN's activities

Thereafter, performances by STUDIO BARJARA DANCERS and the Djembe players from African Taiko Classroom gave everyone the dynamic feeling of Africa with the dynamic rhythm of African style dance and djembe.

Performance by Djembe players from African Taiko Classroom

STUDIO BARJARA DANCERS with Djembe players

Dynamic African style dance by Ms. Atsuko, organizer of STUDIO BARJARA

The final part of the program featured Ugandan dance time with the audience.

Mr. Arafat, who is from Uganda,  uplifted everyone, as everyone gathered in a circle, dancing in pairs and truly enjoying themselves. ♪

Mr. Arafat leading participants in Ugandan dance
Audience and performers danced together. ♪

We really appreciate:

Audience

STUDIO BARJARA DANCERS

African Taiko Classroom Djembe players

Mr. Arafat from Uganda

Mr. Sakuma, who is the owner of the venue MOANA

Ms. Atsuko, who organizes STUDIO BARJARA and acted as the coordinator. 

Thanks to you all!

We very much appreciate your continual support for GBN.

Hope to see you again!!

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