Last night we were surprised by a lovely farewell party organized by one of the communities nearby Kosti. As local customs required, it was a combination of speeches, dances, songs, hugs and a so-called 'certificate ceremony'. Golden-framed certificates are very popular here in Kosti and usually used to thank or honour someone. The handing-over of the certificates doesn't 'just' happen, but has the tendency to be a formal moment in the party gathering. During yesterday's ceremony Frank and I received a colourful certificate in a shiny frame with lots of sweet words to thank us. I quote: "
We want to say thank you for the good people for more things they are help us more and more. We are say non.forget you and remember you still alifes." Although English is very difficult for most of the community members, we felt that their message came from their heart. After all dances, songs and cups of sweet tea we eventually headed home with a complete content and thankful feeling. Indeed an unexpected very special Christmas Eve in Kosti for saying "
Bye bye"!
