Watoto Children's Choir From Uganda To Perform At Grace College Tuesday
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WINONA LAKE - The Watoto Children's choir, a group of young singers from Uganda, will perform for the local community Tuesday at 7 p.m. in McClain Auditorium at Grace College.
Watoto means "The Children," and these children are on a mission. Through their inspirational songs and compelling stories, the Watoto Children's Choir is spreading a message of hope for Africa's children.
The goal of Watoto is to raise the next generation of Ugandan leaders by pursuing excellence in academic and practical skills, integrity in conduct and moral values, so that each child becomes a responsible and productive citizen. Watoto is currently caring for more than 2,000 parentless children by providing physical, emotional, educational and spiritual care.
Since 1994, the Watoto Children's Choirs have toured internationally as ambassadors for the orphan children of Uganda bringing a message of hope to countries such as Australia, Canada, Europe, USA, South Africa, Brazil and Israel.
"Concerts of Hope" inform people of Watoto's vital work and afford audiences the opportunity to participate in restoring hope and dignity to some of Africa's most needy children.Each child in the choir has experienced tremendous personal tragedy, having lost one or both parents in the African AIDS crisis or other calamities. Now through their music and dance, they share Watoto's vision: "Rescue a Child, Raise a Leader and Rebuild a Nation."
The choir's music and multimedia presentation is a soulful fusion of gospel and contemporary African style. Dressed in colorful costume, the children's enthusiastic song and energetic dance has moved audiences worldwide.
The choir also will perform for Grace students during the 10 a.m. chapel service that same day.
