MCC SALT Tanzania

I am volunteering in Musoma, Tanzania until July 2009 with a MCC (Mennonite Central Committee) program named SALT: Serving and Learning Together. SALT is a unique year-long cross-cultural immersion experience for Christian young adults from the United States and Canada. (For further information, go to http://mcc.org/salt/)

I am working as an ESL Teacher at the Mennonite Theological College of Eastern Africa. The College offers a unique two-year certificate or three-year diploma program for church and community leaders in the region. As part of my placement, I will be taking on various other projects to be decided upon my arrival.




Friday, October 31, 2008

Perfect Day for a Wedding!

Well, not a real one but as close as you can get to it. The college's Marriage & Family course includes a practical component: how to put on a wedding ceremony. They certainly went all out. The students decorated the chapel with white sheets and fake flowers and the bride wore a white dress, shoes, veil and tiara. The 'guests' were dressed in their best. Everyone involved took their role quite seriously. The cameraman even went so far as to use a fake camera to make things as authentic as possible. The entire ceremony was a serious affair but also a great source of laughter for the 'guests'. I don't know how the main 'actors' could keep a straight face. They definitely do weddings very differently than at home. It's loud and raucous, somewhat chaotic and disorganized and yet it felt like a true celebration. Definitely the highlight of my week.
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Anonymous said...

did you pick up any ideas for your own wedding? Dan dropped off your prayer card, it's on our fridge front and centre. We sure miss you, but it's well worth it. Keep up the great work, "teach".

November 3, 2008 at 9:53 PM

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