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0:00:04 > 0:00:08- From one of the world's biggest - urban slums to rural North Wales...
0:00:09 > 0:00:13- ..through their children, - two vastly different communities...
0:00:13 > 0:00:17- ..have come together as part - of a unique cultural exchange...
0:00:18 > 0:00:22- ..culminating in an unprecedented - performance at the Urdd Eisteddfod.
0:00:37 > 0:00:41- Last time on O Nefyn i Nairobi, - Joy Brown travelled to Kenya...
0:00:42 > 0:00:44- ..as part - of the first cultural exchange...
0:00:45 > 0:00:49- ..between the twinned schools - - Ysgol Gynradd Nefyn on Lleyn...
0:00:49 > 0:00:54- ..and Spurgeon's Academy in Kibera, - one of Africa's largest urban slums.
0:00:54 > 0:00:58- Over a million people live there - in extreme poverty...
0:00:58 > 0:01:00- ..without basic services...
0:01:00 > 0:01:04- ..and where disease - and infant mortality rates are high.
0:01:04 > 0:01:06- There, she experienced first hand...
0:01:07 > 0:01:11- ..some of the fun and hope - brought to the children of Kenya...
0:01:11 > 0:01:15- ..via dance, music, art - and circus skills workshops...
0:01:15 > 0:01:16- ..run by Anno's Africa.
0:01:17 > 0:01:21- She met Victoria, Virginia, - Frederick and Wilson...
0:01:21 > 0:01:23- ..who had been chosen - to travel to Wales...
0:01:23 > 0:01:26- ..to work with - the children of Nefyn...
0:01:26 > 0:01:30- ..on a song to be performed - at the Urdd Eisteddfod.
0:01:31 > 0:01:37- Now that I've returned from Kibera, - around a fortnight ago...
0:01:38 > 0:01:44- ..I've been afraid I'll forget - what I experienced there.
0:01:44 > 0:01:48- But I don't think I ever will.
0:01:48 > 0:01:52- I've come away from there - with a feeling of hope...
0:01:54 > 0:01:56- ..and a lot of happiness.
0:01:58 > 0:02:02- The people were very friendly.
0:02:02 > 0:02:05- They were lovely, - especially the children.
0:02:06 > 0:02:10- The only thing they need, - in my opinion, is support.
0:02:11 > 0:02:13- As I've said before...
0:02:13 > 0:02:17- ..we can't go there and tell them - they're doing things wrong.
0:02:17 > 0:02:21- We can't do that. They have their - ways and we have to respect that.
0:02:21 > 0:02:25- They need help with some things, - like we do in this country.
0:02:27 > 0:02:31- At the last minute, a dark cloud - has descended over the exchange.
0:02:31 > 0:02:34- Shortly before - they were due to travel...
0:02:34 > 0:02:39- ..Wilson, Virginia and her mother - Emily were denied their visas.
0:02:39 > 0:02:43- Wilson's was rejected because it is - unclear who is his legal guardian.
0:02:44 > 0:02:47- His father was killed - and his mother abandoned him...
0:02:47 > 0:02:50- ..leaving him - in the care of an aunt.
0:02:50 > 0:02:55- As a full-time teacher, Emily earns - 80 a month at Spurgeon's Academy.
0:02:55 > 0:02:58- When the UK authorities - examined her bank account...
0:02:58 > 0:03:02- ..they feared she would not wish - to return to Nairobi...
0:03:03 > 0:03:05- ..with her daughter - at the end of the trip.
0:03:06 > 0:03:09- With the help of the British - High Commissioner in Kenya...
0:03:09 > 0:03:13- ..and Ann Clwyd MP, the Anno's - Africa team are working furiously...
0:03:14 > 0:03:18- ..to provide the assurances required - to secure their visas.
0:03:21 > 0:03:27- There are fears that - a can of worms will be opened...
0:03:28 > 0:03:32- ..by bringing these people here - from Nairobi...
0:03:33 > 0:03:35- ..and because of my visit there.
0:03:35 > 0:03:37- A lot of issues will be raised...
0:03:37 > 0:03:41- ..and they may not settle down - to what they were afterwards.
0:03:42 > 0:03:44- In many ways that's a good thing.
0:03:44 > 0:03:46- But there are fears...
0:03:46 > 0:03:50- ..about what the children's lives - will be like when they go back.
0:03:50 > 0:03:55- Finally, Frederick and Victoria - arrive, but it's bitter-sweet...
0:03:55 > 0:03:59- ..as they had to leave Wilson - and Virginia behind in Kibera.
0:03:59 > 0:04:03- Passports and visas are very - important to these children.
0:04:03 > 0:04:07- They enable them to travel - and obtain a bank account.
0:04:07 > 0:04:10- They give them an identity.
0:04:10 > 0:04:15- They actually exist, they're not - just one of the million people...
0:04:15 > 0:04:16- ..who live in the slum.
0:04:17 > 0:04:20- They're very important to them - for the future.
0:04:20 > 0:04:25- They're not easy to obtain either.
0:04:33 > 0:04:37- When we arrived at the house, - they ran up and down the stairs.
0:04:37 > 0:04:41- Of course, - they've never had stairs before.
0:04:41 > 0:04:43- They were turning the taps on.
0:04:43 > 0:04:49- They had blankets and pillows, - doors that locked...
0:04:50 > 0:04:52- ..a shower and a proper toilet.
0:04:53 > 0:04:58- I don't think - that any of our everyday items...
0:04:58 > 0:05:00- ..were familiar to them.
0:05:00 > 0:05:03- Everything was new to them.
0:05:03 > 0:05:06- But what doesn't change...
0:05:06 > 0:05:12- ..are children's hearts, - their beauty and their happiness.
0:05:15 > 0:05:17- How was the aeroplane?
0:05:17 > 0:05:18- Was it good?
0:05:18 > 0:05:19- Was it good?- - Yes.
0:05:19 > 0:05:22- And you had a good sleep - in your bed?
0:05:22 > 0:05:23- Yes.
0:05:23 > 0:05:24- Oh, Frederick!
0:05:24 > 0:05:25- And where's Victoria?
0:05:25 > 0:05:26- And where's Victoria?- - Asleep.
0:05:27 > 0:05:29- Is she awake?
0:05:30 > 0:05:31- She's having a shower.
0:05:31 > 0:05:35- We'll go down to the beach. - Have you looked at the beach yet?
0:05:35 > 0:05:37- Are you going to see the sea?
0:05:37 > 0:05:39- Isn't it nice to have them here!
0:05:39 > 0:05:43- Waking up in Wales - on Victoria's eleventh birthday...
0:05:43 > 0:05:48- ..they race down to the beach to - see the sea for the very first time.
0:05:52 > 0:05:56- Yesterday they were saying - we should expect a fairy tale.
0:07:06 > 0:07:09- The first day of school
0:07:16 > 0:07:17- Hello!
0:07:18 > 0:07:19- Hello.
0:07:19 > 0:07:20- Hello.- - Hello.
0:07:23 > 0:07:24- Everybody quiet.
0:07:25 > 0:07:29- We have been waiting for this - for a very long time.
0:07:29 > 0:07:32- Who's been looking forward - to our friends' visit?
0:07:32 > 0:07:34- We have too.
0:07:34 > 0:07:38- We have been waiting for - a long time. Where are they from?
0:07:38 > 0:07:39- Kibera.
0:07:39 > 0:07:40- Kibera.- - Kibera.
0:07:40 > 0:07:43- Put your hand up - if you remember their names.
0:07:43 > 0:07:45- Who remembers their names?
0:07:48 > 0:07:50- Frederick.
0:07:50 > 0:07:51- Who else?
0:07:51 > 0:07:52- Victoria.
0:07:53 > 0:07:54- Who else?
0:07:56 > 0:08:00- We're hoping the other two - will get here. We're not sure yet.
0:08:02 > 0:08:05- Can you say "hello, I'm happy" - in Welsh?
0:08:07 > 0:08:12- Can you say "hello, - my name is Frederick" in Welsh?
0:08:12 > 0:08:18- Hello, my name is Frederick.
0:08:19 > 0:08:24- What is your name?
0:08:24 > 0:08:25- What is your name?- - Jac.
0:08:25 > 0:08:28- Can you say "hello, I'm Frederick" - in Welsh?
0:08:28 > 0:08:31- Hello, I'm Frederick.
0:08:31 > 0:08:32- And I'm happy.
0:08:32 > 0:08:37- Hello, I'm Frederick and I'm happy.
0:08:41 > 0:08:43- How do you feel?
0:08:43 > 0:08:44- I feel happy.
0:08:45 > 0:08:46- I'm happy.
0:08:46 > 0:08:48- I'm happy.- - I'm happy.
0:08:48 > 0:08:49- I'm happy.
0:08:51 > 0:08:56- I have friends.
0:08:56 > 0:08:58- I have friends.
0:08:58 > 0:09:00- I have friends.
0:09:00 > 0:09:01- I have friends.- - I have friends.
0:09:01 > 0:09:02- I have friends too.
0:09:03 > 0:09:05- Thank you for the fun.
0:09:05 > 0:09:07- Thank you for the fun.
0:09:07 > 0:09:08- Thank you for the fun.- - Thank you for the fun.
0:09:08 > 0:09:09- Thank you for the fun.
0:09:09 > 0:09:10- Thank you for the fun.- - Thank you for the fun.
0:09:10 > 0:09:14- Hello, my name is Oscar.
0:09:14 > 0:09:17- Hello, my name is Oscar.
0:09:24 > 0:09:26- I have friends.
0:09:27 > 0:09:29- I have friends.
0:09:29 > 0:09:31- I have friends.
0:09:31 > 0:09:32- I have friends.
0:09:32 > 0:09:33- I have friends.- - I have friends too.
0:09:34 > 0:09:35- Thank you.
0:09:36 > 0:09:37- Thank you.
0:09:39 > 0:09:41- Thank you for the fun.
0:09:41 > 0:09:43- Thank you for the fun.
0:09:43 > 0:09:44- Thank you for the fun.- - Thank you for the fun.
0:09:45 > 0:09:45- Thank you for the fun.
0:09:45 > 0:09:47- Thank you for the fun.- - Thank you for the fun.
0:09:47 > 0:09:49- Thank you.
0:09:49 > 0:09:50- Thank you.
0:09:52 > 0:09:57- Oscar played his part - as a teacher in the school.
0:09:57 > 0:10:01- He was on his hands and knees - with the children.
0:10:01 > 0:10:05- He took part in the lessons - and tried to speak some Welsh.
0:10:05 > 0:10:08- He went around - and spoke to the children.
0:10:08 > 0:10:10- He introduced himself to them - in Welsh.
0:10:11 > 0:10:15- Chloe's little brother, Cai, - really took to him.
0:10:15 > 0:10:17- He said that his new friend - was Welsh.
0:10:18 > 0:10:21- We said no, he was Swahili, - but he was convinced...
0:10:21 > 0:10:24- ..because Oscar - spoke to him in Welsh.
0:10:24 > 0:10:29- Chloe and Cai's mother, Julie, - couldn't find Cai in the house...
0:10:29 > 0:10:33- ..and eventually found him in - his bedroom with a brown felt pen.
0:10:33 > 0:10:37- He'd been colouring - his legs and arms brown...
0:10:37 > 0:10:40- ..and was in the process - of colouring his face!
0:10:41 > 0:10:43- Hi, how are you?
0:10:44 > 0:10:47- It was brilliant, wasn't it?
0:10:48 > 0:10:50- But I have better news for you.
0:10:50 > 0:10:51- What?
0:10:51 > 0:10:53- What?- - They've got their visas.
0:11:00 > 0:11:00- I'm so pleased.
0:11:00 > 0:11:02- I'm so pleased.- - They'll be here.
0:11:03 > 0:11:04- We're so pleased.
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0:11:11 > 0:11:13- They've got their visas.
0:11:19 > 0:11:25- After a 20-hour journey, Wilson - and Virginia arrive in Nefyn...
0:11:25 > 0:11:28- ..to a warm welcome and a song!
0:11:30 > 0:11:32- THEY SING A SWAHILI WELCOME SONG
0:11:58 > 0:11:59- Hi, Bess.
0:12:00 > 0:12:02- Virginia?
0:12:13 > 0:12:15- DOG BARKS
0:12:20 > 0:12:24- The next morning, Chloe, Bess, - Rhys and Bedwyr come to the house...
0:12:24 > 0:12:28- ..to meet Wilson and Virginia - and take them to school.
0:12:28 > 0:12:31- But first, they go along - a different path from usual...
0:12:32 > 0:12:35- ..so that Wilson and Virginia - can see the sea for the first time.
0:12:35 > 0:12:38- That's a break.
0:12:40 > 0:12:41- That's a break.
0:12:43 > 0:12:45- It's very big.
0:12:48 > 0:12:52- On the first morning, they walked - to school in their uniforms.
0:12:52 > 0:12:54- They looked fantastic.
0:12:55 > 0:12:59- All the other children - were outside waiting for them...
0:12:59 > 0:13:01- ..and trying to spot them.
0:13:01 > 0:13:06- They could see the adults above - the hedge but not the children.
0:13:08 > 0:13:13- When the lollipop lady - walked across the zebra crossing...
0:13:13 > 0:13:15- ..and held the lollipop up...
0:13:16 > 0:13:19- ..it was as though a group of stars - was walking onto a stage!
0:13:20 > 0:13:24- But she was doing it - with a lollipop!
0:13:25 > 0:13:27- One, two, three, go.
0:13:27 > 0:13:31- # Mama, Mama, Mama, Mama, Mama
0:13:31 > 0:13:32- Smile!
0:13:32 > 0:13:33- Smile!- - # I love you #
0:13:34 > 0:13:37- Melissa, Anno's Africa's - music teacher...
0:13:37 > 0:13:41- ..takes a class with the choir - who will perform at the Eisteddfod.
0:13:41 > 0:13:44- She introduces them - to new dance moves.
0:13:45 > 0:13:46- # Mama, Mama, Mama, Mama, Mama #
0:13:49 > 0:13:52- Right hand, right hand, everybody. - Right is this.
0:13:54 > 0:13:56- So first your hands are down.
0:13:57 > 0:13:59- # She's my carer and teacher #
0:13:59 > 0:14:01- In the first bit, they go up.
0:14:02 > 0:14:04- Then, they come down.
0:14:04 > 0:14:07- Then the other numbers, - you just come from down, woah...
0:14:07 > 0:14:09- ..to the back.
0:14:09 > 0:14:11- Can you do woah? - One, two, three, go.
0:14:12 > 0:14:14- Within about ten minutes...
0:14:14 > 0:14:17- ..the children - had become part of the school.
0:14:17 > 0:14:20- We didn't know where they'd gone!
0:14:21 > 0:14:27- They've slotted in - like jigsaw pieces.
0:14:27 > 0:14:29- It's amazing.
0:15:26 > 0:15:28- We went to Nefyn carnival yesterday.
0:15:28 > 0:15:32- People were clapping - they were so - happy to see these children there.
0:15:33 > 0:15:37- Everyone feels they are a part of us - and that we're a part of them.
0:15:37 > 0:15:41- They're part of our community. - We want to help them.
0:15:54 > 0:15:57- You like him, don't you?
0:15:57 > 0:15:59- Do you want to watch a DVD?
0:16:01 > 0:16:04- Don't be scared!
0:16:09 > 0:16:11- Last chance, Missy!
0:16:11 > 0:16:14- Although every child - has their special friend...
0:16:15 > 0:16:19- ..they're all friends with them.
0:16:19 > 0:16:24- What's unusual - for some of our children...
0:16:25 > 0:16:27- ..is the level of physical contact.
0:16:28 > 0:16:32- These children don't get the hugs - and cuddles our children have.
0:16:32 > 0:16:35- They want to hold hands - all the time.
0:16:35 > 0:16:39- I've realized - over the last three days...
0:16:39 > 0:16:42- ..that they want to hold your hand, - they want to hug you.
0:16:43 > 0:16:45- They are so grateful for that.
0:17:29 > 0:17:32- Welcome. Come to the front.
0:17:42 > 0:17:45- And everyone who is dear to you, - now and forever.
0:17:46 > 0:17:48- Amen.
0:17:58 > 0:18:01- On Friday, the last day of school...
0:18:01 > 0:18:05- ..I have never been so grateful - of having to go to work.
0:18:06 > 0:18:10- I didn't have to face the tears - and the emotions involved...
0:18:10 > 0:18:13- ..when the children - said goodbye to each other.
0:18:13 > 0:18:16- It was the end of term.
0:18:16 > 0:18:22- I've spoken to people who were there - and I think it was difficult.
0:18:22 > 0:18:25- Everyone was crying.
0:18:25 > 0:18:28- Why are we all here this afternoon?
0:18:28 > 0:18:29- Why?
0:18:29 > 0:18:30- To say...
0:18:30 > 0:18:32- To say...- - ALL: Goodbye.
0:18:32 > 0:18:33- Yes, to say goodbye.
0:18:34 > 0:18:35- Are we sad?
0:18:35 > 0:18:36- Are we sad?- - ALL: Yes.
0:18:36 > 0:18:38- Yes, we feel a bit sad.
0:18:39 > 0:18:41- They've been with us - and now they have to leave.
0:18:41 > 0:18:44- Who's enjoyed having them here?
0:18:44 > 0:18:46- Well done you.
0:18:46 > 0:18:48- Who's coming to the Urdd Eisteddfod?
0:18:48 > 0:18:52- They'll be with us on Wednesday - at the Eisteddfod.
0:18:52 > 0:18:55- We can say goodbye again - at the Eisteddfod.
0:18:56 > 0:18:59- But we want to say - that we've enjoyed ourselves...
0:18:59 > 0:19:01- ..while they've been at our school.
0:19:02 > 0:19:04- Shall we give them - a hip, hip hurrah? Hip, hip!
0:19:04 > 0:19:06- ALL: Hurrah!
0:19:07 > 0:19:09- Well done. Thank you very much.
0:19:42 > 0:19:44- She's back!
0:19:49 > 0:19:51- Now everybody's crying!
0:19:56 > 0:19:58- I'll see you tonight. OK?
0:20:00 > 0:20:02- Come on, let's go.
0:20:05 > 0:20:08- You must be hot in this coat.
0:20:27 > 0:20:30- It's the morning - of the big performance...
0:20:31 > 0:20:34- ..and despite the rainy forecast, - the sun is shining...
0:20:35 > 0:20:38- ..for the children's arrival - at the Urdd Eisteddfod...
0:20:39 > 0:20:41- ..the biggest - youth cultural festival in Europe.
0:20:44 > 0:20:46- Good afternoon to everyone!
0:20:49 > 0:20:50- I can't hear you.
0:20:51 > 0:20:53- Good afternoon to everyone!
0:20:53 > 0:20:55- ALL: Good afternoon!
0:20:56 > 0:21:00- Welcome to the performance. I'm like - a ballerina on my tip toes here!
0:21:00 > 0:21:06- I'm going to introduce - Ysgol Nefyn and Anno's Africa choir.
0:21:06 > 0:21:11- The choir has four new members - borrowed from Nairobi.
0:21:12 > 0:21:16- They are Wilson, Victoria, - Frederick and Virginia.
0:21:17 > 0:21:24- We are dedicating this song today...
0:21:24 > 0:21:27- ..to a very special lady - called Mama Bee.
0:21:28 > 0:21:30- She lost her son ten years ago.
0:21:31 > 0:21:35- She then set up the charity, - Anno's Africa.
0:21:35 > 0:21:39- The charity brings the arts - to children in the slum.
0:21:39 > 0:21:44- The name of the song is Mama. - The children wrote the lyrics.
0:21:44 > 0:21:47- The children from Nairobi - have learnt to sing it in Welsh.
0:21:47 > 0:21:50- Without any further hesitation...
0:21:50 > 0:21:55- ..I'd like to introduce Ysgol Nefyn - and Anno's Africa choir...
0:21:55 > 0:21:56- ..singing Mama.
0:22:15 > 0:22:17- # She's my carer and teacher
0:22:19 > 0:22:22- # She rocks me to sleep
0:22:23 > 0:22:27- # Come rain or shine
0:22:27 > 0:22:29- # I love you, I love you
0:22:29 > 0:22:30- # Mama
0:22:31 > 0:22:34- # I love you, I love you
0:22:34 > 0:22:35- # Mama
0:22:36 > 0:22:40- # Mama, Mama, Mama, Mama, Mama, - I love you
0:22:40 > 0:22:44- # Mama, Mama, Mama, Mama, Mama, - I love you
0:22:44 > 0:22:49- # Mama, Mama, Mama, Mama, Mama, - I love you
0:22:49 > 0:22:53- # Mama, Mama, Mama, Mama, Mama, - I love you #
0:22:58 > 0:23:01- We've done so much - in so little time.
0:23:01 > 0:23:05- We've faced fears.
0:23:05 > 0:23:09- We've faced emotions - and we've faced a few things...
0:23:09 > 0:23:12- ..we wouldn't choose to face - in everyday life.
0:23:12 > 0:23:15- A lot of other people - have said the same thing.
0:23:16 > 0:23:19- A child is a child, - no matter what colour skin he has.
0:23:20 > 0:23:24- No matter how he's been brought up, - which country he's from...
0:23:24 > 0:23:27- ..or his religion, - a child is a child.
0:23:27 > 0:23:30- Maybe we can celebrate the fact...
0:23:31 > 0:23:35- ..that our friends have something.
0:23:35 > 0:23:40- Every tree needs roots to grow.
0:23:40 > 0:23:44- I feel that all this - has quite strong roots.
0:23:44 > 0:23:50- Especially after the twinning - and after the exchange.
0:23:51 > 0:23:54- It's unique and it's magical.
0:23:54 > 0:23:56- It's special.
0:23:58 > 0:24:03- # Mama, Mama, Mama, Mama, Mama, - I love you
0:24:03 > 0:24:07- # Mama, Mama, Mama, Mama, Mama, - I love you
0:24:07 > 0:24:12- # Mama, Mama, Mama, Mama, Mama, - I love you
0:24:12 > 0:24:19- # Mama, Mama, Mama, Mama, Mama, - I love you #
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