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#SS 42/100/2020
Sunday. A day of classes from 9 to 2. In between, an entire class was cancelled as the girls had college and uni exams. Managed to cook a quick stir fry broccoli and soy dish.
A buzz from music teaching, music making with 5 to 55+ year olds.
A light lunch, a hot cup of masala tea to pick me up.
Attended with husband the annual Carnatic music examinations awards ceremony.
Absolute pleasure watching our Kiwi kids, born here or having migrated as children, dressed in traditional clothes, walk up the stage to accept certificates and excellence awards.
Not only because of their achievements
But
Because, they have strived to learn this artform, so far away from their motherlands.
Children, who converse in English for most of the day,
Sing in Sanskrit, Telugu, Tamizh, Kannada, Hindi,
Read music notations in some of those languages,
Attend lessons during the week,
Practise daily.
And my heart swells with pride, as I applaud these beautiful children, accepting the rewards of their hard work and dedication,
Draped in this gorgeous organza kora silk Saree, with gold borders and pallu, gold Veenas and percussion instruments embroidered all over. Gifted by my sambanthi to be, two Navarathris ago.
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