It is only my second day in Vava'u and I have already seen the great work that VEPA is doing. I thought it would be a great experience to help out at the Saturday library morning with the local children.
The kids put their artistic talent to the test, and sent out an environmental message by painting empty flour sacks that will soon be distributed to tourists entering by boat so they can collect the rubbish that washes up on the shore in Vava'u.
The kids were very excited, and once a paintbrush was in hand there were colours flying from all directions. The sacks were landscaped with pristine beaches that were clean from pollution, full of fish in all shapes and sizes and la'a skies (meaning sunny skies in Tongan). On many sacks were kind and appreciative messages to thank the people for cleaning up the rubbish.
While the painted flour sacks were drying in the sun, the kids turned to me as a face painter, and I painted their faces with butterflies and flowers.
Overall the day was a great success, and I had a great time meeting all of the kids, although it was difficult to memorise so many Tongan names at once.
By Tess Graves Browne
* Tess is visiting Vava'u for a week during her university break. She was very keen to get involved and spend some time volunteering with the kids during her stay. Thanks for helping out Tess!
Malo 'Aupito VEPA, Tess Browne and Children! What a brilliant idea!
ReplyDeleteGreat job again, thanks Tess for spending your time here in Vava'u
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