The boat class
Torir Class
A monthly gathering for the most dedicated young musicians — those who have stayed with the work, and who may one day teach it.
“I am very lucky to be a part of the boat class. Here, we learn many songs. Most importance and attention is put on the songs by Lalan. In those songs, there are many important things that are taught to us. The teachers show us the way.”
— A boy in Torir Class
The boat class is a special class, with monthly meetings, for the most dedicated young people — those who have been with us a long time and want to stay with the work. Some of them may become teachers.
In Bangladesh, they meet at least one Saturday every month.
When they meet, they:
- Talk about life and its difficulties
- Sing and play music together
- Learn new songs and discuss the song texts
- Share a meal together
- Take on teaching tasks with the smaller children
It is here that the tradition renews itself — the taught becoming, in time, the teachers.
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The boat class singing together on the water
A monthly gathering of the boat class