We work in the English Department of the Institute, but this seemed to be an attempt by the other departments to raise awareness and skill levels in English. Firstly there was a Choral Speaking event. Due to various factors, this event had to be held (annoyingly) in the evening (9pm after the last prayer session) - but we went home after work and then drove back in for it anyway.
It was quite surprising and amazing - we had never seen anything quite like that, especially performed by adults.
The lively antics of the conductor were especially fun to watch - there is no background music or beat, she had to keep them spot-on with timing.
Then there was an "Action Songs" competition the nxt afternoon - the trainee teachers presented nursery rhymes and the like, and dressed up as one would expect pre-schoolers to.
The following afternoon there was a "Sketch" competition, and groups presented short plays (15 minutes, in English) - and I was asked to be one of the judges.
On the last afternoon we had the closing ceremony and prizes were awarded. Every group in every competition received a prize - and they were all the same. First they awarded "Consolation" prizes, and then third, then first, then second.
And then they gave gifts to the judges. And I got my umbrella!
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