This weekend we had the chance to listen to the great string orchestra and choir composed of children aged 6-17 from the favelas of Dona Marta, Cidade de Deus and o Alemão. The children receive musical tutoring and instruments as part of a social program providing them not only with musical ability but as well securing wider social inclusion and positive outlook into the future. The project is among other supported by a large number of companies, the German General Consulate in Rio and the German School and has been running for the last two years. The musical skills acquired during that time are very impressive as well as the dedication and time invested by the children and the volunteers – 3 afternoons of 4 hour trainings every week!
Sunday night was an Asian affair – yes we do miss the Asian food and all have grown very fond of it in the 4 years spent in Malaysia. So it was dumplings for the kids:
no I cannot make them myself and are happy to have found a small Asian import in Botafogo selling all kinds of Asian foods and ingredients.
Thomas and myself took ourselves to a good japanese restaurant with a marvelous view of Pão de Açucar for serious sushi eating:
makanandcomida 
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