Watoto Children’s Choir in concert
performing Beautiful Africa
on January 31 at 6:30p
at St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church
4615 S. 4th St., Beaumont, Texas.
and on February 1 at 6:30p
at Southside Baptist Church in Port Neches
1990 Llano Street, Port Neches
Both events are open to the public
About Watoto
Watoto, a holistic care program, initiated to serve the dire needs of Africa and her people, is thrilled to present a brand new choir tour entitled Beautiful Africa: A New Generation.
With vibrant, original African music; dance routines; life-transforming stories, the tour is indicative of the new generation of leaders emerging out of Watoto.
“Through the choir’s Concert of Hope, we share a message of transformation by telling the story of Africa’s rescued orphans and women. We hope to reach out to audiences with the message of Christ’s healing power,” says Gary Skinner, Watoto Founder. The production debuted in the US in September 2011 and is now travelling through Canada, Australia and the UK from January 2012.
With its genuine appeal, accompanied by music and dance – an energetic fusion of contemporary gospel and traditional African rhythm – the globally acclaimed Watoto Children’s Choir has traveled internationally since 1994 as ambassadors for the millions of children in Africa, orphaned as a result of HIV/AIDS, war and poverty.
Each of the children in the choir has suffered the loss of one or both parents. They live in Watoto Children’s Villages where they receive the care and nurture they need to grow up as productive citizens of their country.
Since its inception, 55 choirs have traveled globally, providing the children with a bigger worldview, an unusual opportunity they would otherwise never get. The choirs have been to Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan and USA, among others. Their audiences have included royalty, presidents, ministers and the common people, capturing many hearts wherever they go.
Visit http://watotochoirs.wordpress.com for regular updates on choirs on the road. Go to www.watoto.com/choirs for the full itinerary.
