The program was started by a Canadian harp player named Wendy. She came to teach a group initially, and trained the local musician Orlando. Every Sunday, Orlando oversees as Wendy teaches the group of teenagers harp lessons over Skype. She comes to Suchitoto every 3 months to assist the students in their learning.
This program is funded by STIMMA, Short Term International Medical Missions Abroad. I find it wonderful they would find value and need in music as a means for healing!
Last Sunday we went to the Pueblos Vivos! festival in San Salvador with the harp group. There were booths of artisans from many of the pueblos in El Salvador. It was interesting to see all the different crafts and foods (and coffee) that each village makes.
We felt a bit awkward, since we don't know the kids and leader of the harp group very well. And of course there is the language barrier. This is part of the experience, and we are both learning to live in that awkwardness.
This reminds me of part of the poem I shared, The Invitation. "I want to know if you will risk looking like a fool for love, for your dreams, for the adventure of being alive." I often feel a bit foolish here in El Salvador. Chris and I laugh that thus far, others have helped us far more than we have helped them.
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