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Strathmore Cubs & Scouts represented the
District at the recent Luton Council of Faiths "One World Week" event.
The event was a bringing together of all faith communities from across
Luton so that they could share with each other a small piece of their
religion or culture.
With music, song and dance from all corners
of the world, from Irish Dancing, an Indian Tale, and Polish Singing to
an Islamic prayer, a Malaysian dance and a Sikh Song. With food and
drinks from a wide variety of different cultures and of course the Fair
Trade Co-operative.
For their performance the Cubs & Scouts
used the Makaton sign language to sign the words of a couple of songs.
Makaton uses signs and symbols to teach communication, language and
literacy skills to people with communication and learning difficulties.
Makaton is used in many countries around the world including Pakistan,
Poland, India, Japan, and South Africa to name but a few.
Strathmore Scouts performance of "You'll
never walk alone" received a rapturous round of applause from the
entire audience. Liz Burnham, Lea Valley's District Commissioner, later
said "how wonderful your performance was, I was very proud to be
connected to you all! Well done everyone!"
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