2011 was the year of Initiation for Marenje! We worked together, for three weeks, every other day, learning several new songs and adding vocals to the mix of musical joy. Our final presentation was held at the local Library Theater. We performed our repertoire, and then initiated the community as warriors of peace, arming the entire crowd with the weapons of rhythm and melody. This was my sendoff back to Hawaii, and an initiation for the kids as peacemakers in the world.
The children went on to headline the children's stage at the Tocaoma Park Peace Festival on September 11, 2011.
Creating culture is simply beautiful!