Tour 2006
     
   
  The Cantare Children’s Choir will participate in the 4th World Choir Games in Xiamen China. Departure will be on the 9th of July for the first group an will return on the 20th . The second group will depart on the 10th of July and will return on the 21st of July.

The choir will visit Singapore from 10th to the 15th of July when they will depart for the competition in Xiamen.

Die Cantare Kinderkoor sal vanaf 15– 20 Julie deelnaam aan die vierde Wêreldkoorspele in Xiamen, Sjina.

Hulle onderneem ook ‘n toer na Singapore vanaf 10 – 14 Julie waar hulle konserte by twee van die skole in Singapore sal hou. Opvoedkundige plekke soos bv die Botaniese tuine sal ook besoek word.

 		  
 

Toer Verslag/Tour Report

  
 
 
  Tour report 1

Hallo, once again.
We had an absolutely wonderful day at Sentosa Island.
The children enjoyed the Underwater World, Merlion, Beaches and many other fun activities and places.
 

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Koor op Sentosa

Musical fountain

 

  
 
 
  Tour report 2

Well, since our last correspondence a lot of activity has taken place. The experience at Sentosa Island was something to remember. We started with a cable car ride across the harbour, not something for persons with a fear of heights like our Chairman. Each child was free to choose what they wanted to do on the island. The pink dolphin performance was fantastic and some of our children were even treated to touching the dolphins in the water. The day ended with the whole choir attending the Musical Fountains Show. Such magic with lights and water has never been experienced before !!! Needless to say everybody was dead tired when got finally got back on Tuesday night.

On Wednesday we all had to get up early to perform at the Konghwa School and Nanyang Primary Schools. These schools have 1700 and 2000 learners respectively and the whole group was treated like royalty at these schools. The 1st performance was a bit flat but the choir certainly upped their game when they shared the staged with Nanyang’s
Choir, who will also be participating at the World Choir Games. Our choir kicked some butt on the day, with our sound and range of songs enjoyed by all - even a representative from the SA High Commissioner’s office attended the 1st performance. The afternoon was spent by the children dispatching of some of the foreign currency in shopping malls supplied by you the wonderful parents back home. In the evening some of the choir members continued their shopping spree at the Little India shopping centre, while the rest of us went on a night safari. Both excursions were thoroughly enjoyed by all.

This morning we left for the Jurong Bird Park, with both the bird shows being in a class of their own. The detail of these shows will certainly be remembered by all. This morning at 04:00 our Development Choir Group left for Xiamen. Well, the children are practicing this afternoon and would be doing the same tomorrow afternoon. The focus on the Choir Games has begun in all earnest. This evening we are going on a boat ride on the river and all the children would be having an early night. Besides the practice tomorrow, the rest of the day is free. On Saturday morning we’ll be getting up at 03:30 to get ready for our flight to Xiamen. Thus the next report will be from China.

To all the parents back home, keep on praying for the wellbeing of our group. God knows our heart’s desire, and if it is in His will we will come back with a medal. The Choir Olympics is indeed a very stressful time for the management and children.

God Bless
Noël Jelliman & Ida
On behalf of all the wonderful children and parents
 		  
 
 
  Tour report 3

Just arrived at Choir Village. raining. Huge place, bigger than RAU. 
Pas aangekom in Xiamen Koordorpie. Groot plek, groter as RAU.
Groete van almal

  
 
 
  Tour report 4

Folklore Acapella today. Went well, will only know if in final tomorrow. Very hot.
Folklore Acapella vandag, goed gegaan, sal môre eers weet of in finaal. Baie warm

  
 
 
  Tour report 5

In finaal van kinderkore! Met 0.3 gemis in Folklore teen volwasse.  Hou duimvas, bid vir môre.
In final of Children's choirs, missed adult final by 0.3! Pray for tomorrow.

Choir through first round achieving Gold Certificate in the Children's Choir category Final tomorrow!

  
 
 
  Tour report 6

Baie mooi gesing maar uitslae eers môre. Eet nou MacDonalds  en doen inkopies Temperatuur 35ºC, humiditeit 90%
Sang beautifully, results only tomorrow. Eating MacDonalds and doing shopping. Temp 35ºC and humidity 90%

  
 
 
  Tour report 7

Ons is BAIE trots op Cantare Kinderkoor wat SILWERMEDALJE wen by 4de World Choir Games, 2006, Xiamen.
We are VERY proud of Cantare who won SILVER MEDAL at 4th World Choir games.