The children of Tushita Foundation had the pleasure of witnessing a musical performance by musicians from around the globe on the 11th of November. Knowing little of what was to come everyone sat together, eagerly waiting.

The story began as the band leader, Charllote narrated a tale of a French girl who steps out to explore the wide world discovers a massive ship. During her journey, she encountered different musicians in different countries. The music of every musician was different, yet beautiful and carried the essence of the culture of their lands. The French girl had heard them all playing beautiful melodies separately. An idea struck her mind and she wondered how wonderful it would be if these musicians played together, without knowing each others’ language and culture, communicate with the language of music!

The students were so excited of the music display to come, but when it began, well, let’s just say it wasn’t the best. Each musician played only to their own ear and want, the combination was pretty bad, which the French girl immediately recognised and shushed everyone up. Upon pondering the problem, the girl said to the others, I think we need to talk to each other and listen to each other, then maybe we can play beautiful music – and oh how they did! A beautiful concord began and we all listened amazed.

That wasn’t the end, next all the children got the chance to go to each instrument and give it a go – for me it was the flute that was surprisingly challending! The children appeared to love every moment of it, engrossed in the musical performance and jumping at the chance to get on board themselves.