STATE VISIT TO THE REPUBLIC OF GUATEMALA - Caracol Youth
Their Excellencies met with youths from the Caracol program and attended a theatrical performance created by them.
Sat, 12/12/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0629-001
Established in 2003, the Caracol Belizean program has contributed to building a culture of peace, democracy and solidarity by promoting intercultural exchange and creative education within a culture of gender equality.
Sat, 12/12/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0629-006
The activities of the program include language exchange between Guatemala and Belize.
Sat, 12/12/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0629-008
Summer programs based on art, culture and the environment; Spanish as a second language training; physical education; and expressive arts are offered to youth from both countries.
Sat, 12/12/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0629-009
After the theatrical presentation, Canadian delegate Jaime Koebel sang to them.
Sat, 12/12/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0629-018
Mrs. Koebel then gave her drum to the kids. "Now we are connected," she said.
Sat, 12/12/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0629-020
Kids were proud to show what they could do on tilts.
Sat, 12/12/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0629-021
Youth listened very carefully and provided well-thought answers during a very interesting discussion.
Sat, 12/12/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0629-022
Following the presentation, kids gathered aroung the Governor General to ask and answer questions.
Sat, 12/12/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0629-025