The Watoto Children’s Choir from Africa will visit next weekend for a performance in Tsawwassen.
Watoto choirs have travelled internationally since the mid ‘90s as advocates for children in Africa orphaned as a result of HIV/AIDS, war, poverty and disease. Accompanied by a team of adults, the choir presents Watoto’s vision and mission through stories, music and dance, the group’s website notes.
“Each of the children in the choir has suffered the loss of their parents either through war or disease. They live in Watoto children’s villages,” the site states. “The experience gives the children exposure to other cultures broadening their worldview. It also gives them confidence and boldness and helps them rise up out of their own situations of sadness and despair.”
Watoto choirs have been to Australia, Brazil, China, Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, the U.S. and Canada.
The children’s choir will perform at South Delta Baptist Church, 1988-56th St., Tsawwassen, on Sunday, Jan. 18 at 10 a.m.
There is no cost for admission. The church is also hosting a free breakfast at 9 a.m. For more on the choir, including a full concert schedule, visit www.watoto.com.
