Día de las Naciones Unidas @JIS HS
Este jueves se ha celebrado en la escuela uno de mis días favoritos, el Día de las Naciones Unidas. Tenemos un horario especial, y en lugar de clases hay actividades para celebrar la diversidad cultural. En mi división, secundaria (high school), somos 858 alumnos y 105 profesores:
-Contamos con 51 nacionalidades diferentes entre el alumnado. La mayoría tienen pasaporte indonesio (26%), seguidos de Corea del Sur (16%), EEUU (14%), India (9%) y Australia y Nueva Zelanda (6%).
-Entre los profesores contamos 15 nacionalidades diferentes. Entre los docentes de español estamos dos del País Vasco (uno de Tolosa y servidor gasteiztarra), una profesora con doble nacionalidad francesa y española, y otra de Canarias pero de ascendencia india.
Alumnos y profesores asistimos a la escuela ese día con los trajes representativos de nuestro país, y yo suelo llevar el traje de blusa.
Este era el plan del día:
7:30-8:15: Reunión de profesores.
8:20-9:05: SLA – Con un grupo de estudiantes –que no son a los que les damos habitualmente clases- discutimos el tema de la diversidad cultural.
9:15-10:00: Sesión 1.
10:15-11:00: Sesión 2.
En esas dos sesiones se ofrecían un montón de talleres a los que los estudiantes se podían apuntar. Yo ofrecí un taller sobre tauromaquia, en el que expliqué las modalidades más famosas:
-Corrida de toros (explicando el origen, controversia, características de los diferentes tercios…)
-Rejoneadores.
-Recortadores.
-Encierro de San Fermín.
-Vaquillas
¨Bullfighting is a controversial cultural activity. Some see it as a time honored sport to be revered, where others consider it animal cruelty and want it banned. No matter where you stand there is room for you in this discussion and debate.¨
Los 20 chavales que se apuntaron mostraron mucho interés.
El profesor de Tolosa ofreció un taller sobre euskera y juegos del País Vasco, y luego me lo encontré con una bolsa con mazorcas, porque habían estado jugando a ¨lokotx biltzea¨.
Abajo en inglés podéis leer las 47 sesiones que se ofrecían a los estudiantes. Por opciones que no fuera.
11:15 – 12:00: Ceremonia en el teatro.
En el teatro se representó un baile precioso de danza balinesa, y entre otras participaciones tuvimos el honor de escuchar a dos mujeres que participaron en el Festival Literario de Ubud el pasado mes de octubre. Este festival es uno de los más importantes de esta parte de Asia.
-Sakdiyah Ma´ruf: es una humorista indonesia bastante popular ahora en Jakarta, que en sus monólogos trata la violencia, el extremismo, y el papel de la mujer en el mundo islámico. Lleva hijab, es mujer, y utiliza esto para hacer reflexionar sobre muchas cosas a través del humor.
Video (en inglés, 15´21¨): The bravest coward | Sakdiyah Ma’ruf | TEDxUbud
-Nila Tanzil: Es la fundadora de la ONG Taman Bacaan Pelangi, una organización que trabaja en construir bibliotecas para niños en las zonas más rurales del este de Indonesia.
Dos mujeres que son excelentes modelos para todos, y da gusto oírlas hablar.
12:00-1:00: Comida. Para algunos estudiantes, el momento más esperado del día. Los padres de diferentes nacionalidades montan stands en el que ofrecen la comida tradicional de cada país: china, indonesia, filipina, egipcia, alemana, y así un montón de países. Vas dando una vuelta al mundo gastronómico por el campus.
1:15-3:00: Actuaciones de los diferentes clubs.
En la escuela aparte de deportes y clubs de servicio hay un montón de actividades, entre ellas los clubs relacionados con diferentes culturas. Uno de los grandes eventos que se preparan es un baile el Día de las Naciones Unidas, y los estudiantes bailan delante del resto de compañeros.
Este era el orden de las actuaciones:
1.- La banda tocaba mientras estudiantes de las 51 nacionalidades entraban al escenario con las banderas de sus países.
2.- Coro Panorama (el coro de la escuela, formado principalmente por trabajadores de la escuela indonesios)
3.- Club japonés.
4.- CLUB LATINO
5.- Club chino.
6.- Club GK.
7.- Club coreano.
8.- Club indio.
9.- Club indonesio.
Del Club Latino he sido el supervisor estos cinco años. Sin embargo a la hora de bailar poco les puedo aportar, porque tengo dos pies izquierdos. Entonces se contrata a una coreógrafa cubana, que es la que les enseña. Yo asisto a los ensayos porque siempre tiene que haber un profesor, y veo cómo van evolucionando para todos los años poner en escena el mejor show de todos :-)
Y de ahí todos a casa. En mi caso, pensando por qué no es posible esta convivencia armoniosa en el mundo real, y esperanzado por que estas generaciones jóvenes sean capaces de solucionar los graves problemas a los que se enfrenta el mundo.
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Estas son los diferentes talleres ofrecidos:
Doble sesión (90 minutos, de 9:15 a 10:45)
All About the Blues | Come with your own musical talents to learn more about the art of improvisation and the blues. No emotional baggage required, but ability to play an instrument or sing is! |
Cricket | Learning more about this game for batsmen and bowlers will make you understand why it’s India’s most popular sport. You’ll learn the basics to start and then engage in real game-play so all levels are welcome. |
Cross Cultural Simulation | Experience being part of a new culture, learning your tribe’s behavior, trade and communication rules. Then experience visiting the other tribe. If you are going on a service trip to a different community this is for you. If you are new to Jakarta and having to adjust to the "differences" from your own culture, this is for you. |
Documentary: The Mask You Live In | The Mask You Live In follows boys and young men as they struggle to stay true to themselves while negotiating America’s narrow definition of masculinity. |
Fashion Design with watercolor illustration and 3D elements | Interested in fashion, design or just illustration? Come learn more about how to make your designs jump off the page by incorporating watercolor with unique pop-up elements. |
Figurative Translation & Dictionary Building | Translated works often lack the cultural connotation and emotional impact from the original. For this reason, literal translation -translating word by word- can be awkward. Figurative translation on the other hand, focuses on delivering the nuances of the original text. Which is better? The first part of this workshop will involve participants to listen to foreign music and try their best guess in delivering the context and mood of the song. So, if finding words to express our thoughts in another language is difficult, are there any ’words’ that are non-existent in any language that we know of? They say that language frames our mind- restricting it as much as it liberates it. Can we break the frames of words and create our own? The second part of the workshop will have students create their very own dictionary (with a nice cover!). |
Film: “Persepolis” | Persepolis is an animated movie about a precocious and outspoken Iranian girl who grows up during the Islamic Revolution. The movie is a comedy, a tribute to Iranian culture, but it also raises issues like the status of women in Iran and the West and how a totalitarian regime rises. Don’t miss this wonderful movie! |
French Cooking | Whether you’re a “francophone” or not, you’re welcome to come try your hand at some french cooking, conversation and culture. |
Tile Painting | Make your own clay tile and learn the relief painting techniques to create your own cultural work of art. |
Sesiones de 45 minutos (9:15-10:00 y 10:15-11:00)
All Blacks Haka | The haka, made widely famous by New Zealand’s National Rugby team is a take on the ancient art form. Sometimes called a dance, a war cry or chant you will learn this modern classic and some of it’s origin story while sharing in the culture of Rugby today. |
Basque language and games | Learn about a mysterious and ancient European culture by having a basic conversation in this rare language and by playing one of its traditional and fun rural games called "koskol apustua". |
Bellydancing (Session 1 only) | Do you share the same problem as Shakira? Do your hips not lie? Well whether or not you answered yes, come and shake your groove thing at this bellydancing workshop. All are welcome! |
Bollywood Dress-up and Henna | Try your own hand at henna, the traditional Indian body art. You can enjoy this time to learn more about the history of the practice and get a beautiful design done by the professionals. You can also learn more about the traditional dress of India and snap some photos with friends |
British Manners | Perhaps the most important life skills you could learn: how to be politely British in formal situations. You’ll thank us for this one! (Proper accents not required, but encouraged). |
Bullfighting (in Spain and other countries) | Bullfighting is a controversial cultural activity. Some see it as a time honored sport to be revered, where others consider it animal cruelty and want it banned. No matter where you stand there is room for you in this discussion and debate. |
Capoeira (Session 2 Only) | Sometimes classified as a martial art, other times as dance, capoeira is the movement Brazilian slaves once used to disguise self-defense as dance from their masters. With both the basic moves and the “roda” the musical and chanting component you are sure to leave this class more well versed in the history, mov ement and traditions of Brazil. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes you can move freely in. |
Chess | With origins in India and Europe, and the most Grandmasters in the world from Russia and the Ukraine, chess is certainly a game which unites cultures and crosses language barriers. Come play if you’re already an expert or learn how if you’ve never played. All are welcome to these sessions. |
Flamenco | Try your hand (and feet) at this traditional Spanish folk dance scored by live guitar and vocals. |
Floor Hockey | A Canadian classic (okay, if we had ice) this game can be enjoyed by anyone just playing for the first time or our avid players. Come join in for this North American pastime. |
Folk Dances of Turkey | Learn more about the various, regional folk dances of Turkey while appreciating the traditional music. |
French Petanque (Session 1 only) | Playing this French boules (bocce in Italy) game will set you up for your retirement in Provence. Accent and berets not required, but encouraged. |
Hacking 101 | Ever wonder how “secure” websites get hacked? We’ll show you the first steps of hacking and cryptography by teaching you to crack secret messages of utmost confidentiality. |
Highland Games | Test your strength, skills and rhythm at this celebration of Scottish culture and sport. You’ll compete in a series of activities like gumboot toss and tug-of-war to see which team comes out victorious. |
History and Culture of Steelpan in Trinidad | Steelpan drumming has a rich history with origins in Trinidad & Tobago. Learn the basics to leave this session a true “pannist.” |
Hula Dancing (Session 2 only) | Imagine visiting an island in Hawaii and visions of palm trees, golden sands, agile surfers and perhaps those beautiful hula dancers wearing colourful leis and grass skirts will pop into your mind. Join us for a fun workshop where we’ll learn and practice movements from this ancient and intricate storytelling tradition. Boys and girls, all dance levels welcome! |
Humor for Peace UWRF Satellite session (Session 1 only) | Sakdiyah Ma’ruf is among the first female Muslim stand-up comedians in Indonesia. Challenging violence, extremism, and discussing women’s rights through humor, she was selected as Ambassador of the Moral Courage Project and was chosen as one of three Laureates of the Vaclav Havel International Prize for Creative Dissent. She is Co-founder of #PerempuanBerHak (Women’s Rights), an all-female stand-up comedy troupe. |
Indonesian Batik & Tie-Dye | You’ll learn more about the Indonesian art of batik and make your own version in a tie-dye t-shirt. |
Initial Bracelet Making | Learn to represent yourself with DIY skills in this jewelry making session. You’ll leave with your own wearable art for yourself or someone else. |
Janur, Ketupat & Tampah Decoration Workshop | Ever admired the beautiful works of art formed at Indonesian celebrations ? You will find them at the street corners to announce the name of the bride & groom and on the buffet tables. Here’s your chance to learn how to weave and create these sculptures using banana leaves & trunks. An eco-friendly decoration! |
K-Pop Dancing (Session 1 only) | It’s a phenomenon for a reason - come see why. You’ll learn the basic dance moves of a choreographed number during this session. All levels welcome. |
Knowing your Bias in a Journey Towards Equity | Join us for a safe-spayce dialogue about prejudice/bias and the impact it has as we work towards a more equitable world. |
Learn Esperanto: The Universal Language | Join the ranks of the world’s two million Esperanto speakers and further the goal of crossing the language barrier. You’ll learn the history of this created language and some basics of conversation. |
Majiang | This Chinese strategy game will test your thinking, similarly to some card games with a degree of skill and chance. |
MMA & BJJ (Mixed Martial Arts & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) | Learn the basics of this sport and self-defense martial art. You’re welcome to come out if you’re experienced or just learning about these sports. Expect a bit of a workout and to learn some new skills. |
Mongolian History and Culture | If you’re not fascinated by Mongolia’s culture and history already you will be after this session. You’ll learn a bit about the country’s legacy and then be amazed by the traditional costumes in a runway show and photo opportunity. |
Netball | Netball is a team sport that involves running, throwing, catching, jumping, and is similar to basketball although the rules, equipment, and the number of players is different. Popular in the Commonwealth nations, we’re including Netball in our UN Day this year with a distinctive Aussie focus. C’mon out and play! |
Paper Quilling | Learn the art of paper quilling that dates back centuries and crosses many cultures. You’ll leave with your own works of art! |
Photo-Editing | UN day (for photography), is all about the portrait. Learn how to get rid of blemishes (without cream), and to realistically soften the skin. If time, you will also learn how to make the eyes of your model gleam with brightness and sparkle. |
Rangoli | Learn more about this ancient art of festive decoration using colored rice flour to create intricate and stunning patterns. You’ll leave with your own to take home. |
Salsa Dancing | Salsa dancing is generally attributed to Cuban origins and in this workshop we’ll get straight back to its roots with ‘Rueda de Casino’ style Salsa. It’s easy to learn by following the calls and so all levels welcome! |
Sepak Takraw | The origins of Sepak Takraw is a matter of fierce debate throughout Southeast Asia. What is known is that it is a unique sport that challenges and entertains. The basics of the sport are that you kick a bamboo/rattan ball back and forth over a net to your opponent trying to get them to make an error. If this sounds interesting to you, stop on by for some friendly games. |
Service Session: Nila Tanzil & The Art of Service (Session 2 only) | Nila Tanzil will give a presentation and Q & A session She is the Founder and CEO of Travel Sparks and Taman Bacaan Pelangi (Rainbow Reading Gardens), a non-profit organization building children’s library ries in some of eastern Indonesia’s most remote areas, and author of Lembar-Lembar Pelangi (The Pages of a Rainbow). She has received numerous awards, including being listed among Ernst & Young’s Ten Entrepreneurs of the Year in 2016 (Social Entrepreneur category), and Forbes Indonesia‘s Ten Inspiring Women in 2015. |
SKITtle Me This | SKITtle Me This is a workshop dedicated to express and unite the different cultures present at JIS and in the world. Students will be split into small groups and will create a skit based on a random set of words that you may or may not have heard of. At the end of the workshop, all groups will present their skit and be judged for prizes. This workshop will guarantee fun, laughs and excitement for all those involved. |
Soccer/Football | It doesn’t matter what you call it - this game unites the world. Bring a team of friends or just come out to play for the first time. |
Urban Dance (Session 1) | You might have done modern dance, hip-hop or the like and if not - come try it! Pick up some new moves and have fun with your friends at this session hosted by a guest dance teacher. |
Yoga | With roots in India, the word yoga has come to mean “to unite” so why not enjoy this contemporary version of a classic light exercise class. You’re sure to leave relaxed and refreshed to take on the rest of the day. |
Yokoso Japan! Kimonos, tea & calligraphy | Learn more about the beauty of Japanese kimonos and other traditions. You’ll get to try on this ceremonial dress and take photos with friends while enjoying some authentic Japanese teas. |
