Staying true to our promise to bring new videos to our supporters every month, we’re back for the month of July. This time, we let our film-making class students do the work. As a cultural exchange with BayCat, a media program for youth in San Francisco, our students prepared five videos portraying different aspects of everyday life in Benin. Here they are –
Life in Ouidah #1 – Transportation
In Benin there are taxis, but the most common form of door-to-door public transportation is the motorcycle taxi, or the Zehmidjan. Two students show you how it works!
In Benin there are taxis, but the most common form of door-to-door public transportation is the motorcycle taxi, or the Zehmidjan. Two students show you how it works!
Life in Ouidah #2 – A Meal -
Outdoor kitchens, milling stones, cooking is a different experience in Benin!
Life in Ouidah #3 – Clothing -
Clothing in Benin starts at the market where the customer chooses fabric. Next the seamstress!
Life in Ouidah #4 – Haircut -
Haircuts are “old school” in Benin. Check out how it happens.
Life in Ouidah #5 – About Ouidah -
You hear about Ouidah all the time. These students did a video to show you a standard house and the most interesting sites in their city.
These films are great!
ReplyDeleteAs a musician who recently taught English in Benin, I am so impressed with the work that has been done at CIAMO, and excited for the kids and the communities that are benefiting from these opportunities...