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PTPI’s Dover, Delaware Student Chapter

Student Chapter of People to People International located in Dover, Delaware.

12/07/2015

Our eleventh and final country from the book "Can You Say Peace?" is Bolivia. We have two musical instruments in our Cultures program from Bolivia. The first is the siku (SEE – koo), a traditional panpipe wind instrument originally from the Aymará (AY – mah –rah) people of western Bolivia. Sikus can be different sizes but they usually have 13 pipes made of bamboo. The second is the tobilleras (TOE – bee – yay – rahs), a shaker percussion instrument that is worn around the ankle and played by moving the heel of the foot up and down. It is often use to accompany music played on the siku.

11/09/2015

Our tenth country from the book "Can You Say Peace?" is Ghana. Our Ghanaian musical instrument in our Cultures program is an Axatse (ah – HOT – say). An axatse is a gourd rattle percussion instrument. The gourd is hollowed out and beads are strung around the large part of the gourd. The instrument originated with the Ewe (AY – way) people in Ghana and neighboring Togo. It is usually played by tapping it between the hand and upper leg.

10/05/2015

Our ninth country from the book "Can You Say Peace?" is France. Our French musical instrument in our Cultures program is a bombarde. A bombarde is a double-reed woodwind instrument that is a member of the oboe family. In spite of its small size, it makes a very powerful sound. They have been used for many years in the Brittany region of France..

09/07/2015

Our eighth country from the book "Can You Say Peace?" is China. Our Chinese musical instrument in our Cultures program is a gong. A gong is a metal percussion instrument that can be used in the performance of music and for ceremonies. Gongs are used in China as well as other countries. Ours is made of brass.

08/10/2015

Our seventh country from the book "Can You Say Peace?" is Russia. Our Russian musical instrument in our Cultures program is a tambourine. A tambourine is a drum-like musical instrument that often has small cymbals called “zils” along the wooded frame. Tambourines are used in many cultures throughout the world including Russia. They can be used by dancers as part of their performance.

07/06/2015

Our sixth country from the book "Can You Say Peace?" is Iran. Our Iranian musical instrument in our Cultures program is the daf. A daf is a large frame drum that looks like a big tambourine. They sometimes have small cymbals on the sides or other metal chain-like attachments in the back that enhance the sound. Ours is about 20 inches in diameter. The picture shows it next to a 12-inch tambourine.

06/08/2015

Our fifth country from the book "Can You Say Peace?" is Mexico. Our Mexican musical instrument in our Cultures program is maracas. Maracas are a shaker percussion instrument. Traditional maracas are made of a gourd shell filled with seeds or dried beans with an attached handle.

06/07/2015

This weekend we raised $257 for the earthquake victims in Nepal and India. Thanks to the Dance Conservatory for partnering with us and to those who helped with the event.

06/03/2015

For the third year, our chapter will be partnering with the Dance Conservatory for a fundraiser. This year we will be raising funds for the earthquake victims in Nepal and India. We will be selling bottled water and car magnets at the studio's workshops.

06/01/2015

Today is the second anniversary of the chartering of our chapter. We met and elected new officers as we begin year number 3.

05/04/2015

Our fourth country from the book "Can You Say Peace?" is Australia. Our Australian musical instrument in our Cultures program is clap sticks. Clap sticks are traditional percussion instruments that are used by the native people of Australia. They are played by striking or “clapping” them together. They are often used to accompany another native instrument called the didgeridoo, a type of wooden trumpet.

04/22/2015

Our Chapter was recognized as a nominee for the 2015 Governor's Youth Volunteer Service Award. Congratulations to the winners and other nominees.

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