... to the lands. We are going there because there are so many things you don't know. I will tell you a traditional story later. In the morning we will go to the lands. I will teach you how to cook a traditional dish and tell you all about the past and what life was like then. ...
[kindness of Tshetsana Senau]
in Setswana:
... ko Masimo. Re etela Masimo Ka gore go na le dilo tse le sa ditseng, ke tla le thabela Mainane fa le ya go robala. Maphakela re kgeta nt
e le magapu le mmidi le marotse ke le ruta go apaya ke le bolela gothe ka bogologo re santse re le bamyana. ...
by Tshetsana Senau
in Tamil:
Naangal Naatuku selgirome. Engalukku theriyatha vishayangal neraiya eruppathal, naangal angae selgirome. Oru paarampariya kathaiyai pin solgirane. Kalaiyil naatuku selvome. Oru paarrampariya samaiyalai solithrugirane;pin pazhankaala vazhkaiyai pattri solgirane.
by Pavithra
Pavithra continues the story
Questions for Tshetsana Senau from students in Argentina:
From: Ines N. Valente
Hello Teacher and Children of Botswana,
*** You have finished your story saying that you were going to be on the lands.
*** What do you call "the lands?" Is it all the open land you have. You feel freedom on those places, do you not? You say that you are going to tell us lots of things we do not know.
***Please, tell us !!! :-))) Both, my students and I are very curious about it. We cannot wait to know about it...................Please, do let us ;-)))
from: Boitumelo Mangope and Naledi Ratshee (Standard 4B)
The lands is an open space where we do all the ploughing. Yes there is a lot of peace and freedom.
And the traditional story you are going to tell us all..............what is it about? Can you tell us? Is it nice? Has it a good ending? Is it an adventure? Is it about a special Granny ? Did she leave you great memories? Would you mind telling us? We are OVER - interested !!!
There are many traditional stories. Please wait for some of these in our story.
*** Hummmmmmmm ......Your traditional dish....how do you prepare it? Do you make it with fruits? With tree roots? I learnt they taste delicious!!! We would like to try that DISH !!! Do you think we can make it here and share it with Ines and us ? ( Her students).
There are also many traditional dishes which we will also tell soon.
*** What was your life in the past? Were you happier or are you happier now? Please, we cannot wait to know about you all . Do not forget..........we are waiting for your ANSWER......................ANSWER BACK !!! Lots of love to all of you.
Students and Ines
Life was very sweet in the olden days. We would go to the lands to plough and the cattle post to herd the cattle. It was peaceful and less stressful. I hope all this answers your questions.
Boitumelo Mangope and Naledi Ratshee (Standard 4B)
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