It's always fun to plan an event, this one though was a big one! Drum, Dance, Celebrate! was more than just an event to raise money for a struggling community; It was an evening to celebrate Nova Scotian culture, including the huge talent we have in this city in terms of musical and artistic talent. It was also an opportunity to show off the incredible talent coming from the African-Nova Scotian community. It was a night to remember for sure as we grooved with soulful Joyce Saunders, jumped and danced with Sudanese-Nova Scotian band, Kojo. Mas Cencerro and the dancers from Jabulani wow'd everyone with their incredible moves and hip shaking rhythms. Afro-Musica, well what can you say, they had us up and dancing with their first beat!
Something happened that night that I was not expecting. As some of you know 2009 has been personally a very difficult year for me and one that forced me to use every last bit of strength I had just to survive. Drum, Dance, Celebrate! was an event to celebrate Thembalethu and all of the people who had helped me to help them. For me though the night took a very different turn and I found myself surrounded by hundreds of incredible people who came out to support me as well. A year ago I lost everything, but as I walked around that night and talked to almost everyone there I realized, I have gained a huge community, a new life and the happiness that my heart knew was just around the corner.
Thank you to everyone who came out to support me and the community of Thembalethu. In total we raised just over $4000 CAD which works out to more than 27,000 South African Rand, 8 years salary for the people who are lucky enough to find work.
May you all be blessed.
Catherine
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