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Thursday 22 November 2012

The Unforgettable Night

The bus was filled with deep and loud voices of young singing performers while the teachers blocked their ears seeming irritated. We were on our way to the APPA Choir Festival 2012.  It was a night to remember and a night to have fun and use our voices. The Cultural Group couldn’t wait to show their stunning performances. We quickly hopped off the bus and settled ourselves in the massive Town Hall. The little room was filled with so many schools looking nervous but excited. Our conductor Maria Winder had a chat with us; it was then time for us to SHINE BRIGHT LIKE DIAMONDS.
One by one each row went up the stairs smiling away. Our coaches wished us good luck and asked us to enjoy our time. Our first song was the National Anthem. Our voices louder than a lion’s roar.  The karanga and haka were strong and fierce. We were awesome! As we finished I had to hurriedly make my way down to play the guitar for one of the songs.  I was smiling so hard a woman couldn’t keep her eyes off me. That was one of my highlights for the night. Our next songs were just as good. We all sang in unison, the volume increased and the applause of the audience was phenomenal. As half of the songs were finished it was then time for the Cultural Group to perform.
We quickly changed into our outstanding costumes and lined up backstage. My heart was thumping against my chest as we were about to rock the stage off. Soon after our good lucks, we entered the stage to a loud applause. Our Tongan and Cook Island dance was graceful and outstanding. The boys’ Haka was of course, fierce and strong. We ended it with a fast Sasa. The croud went wild like little screaming children.
We got back to our places and sang the next half of the songs. The lights were shining bright on us we couldn’t even talk to each other. My voice was sounding quite pitched but it wouldn’t stop me from singing. The ukulele group entered the stage and played such nice songs. They played a lullaby that made me want to go to sleep! They went offstage with loud claps. Our next song was Island Beauty. Viliami was fortunate enough to be one of the soloists. He sang very well and we were all proud. Our last song was Kainga Tuturu. My friend Vaolele sang solo for it and sang so smooth it sounded awesome. Our Kapahaka group then came in and did a fierce Haka to end.
It then reached the end of the performances. What a night that was, all that singing and dancing was just too good.  We students were looking tired and I couldn’t wait to have a nice sleep. The ride back to school was again loud which was hard to believe. We finally arrived back and our parents were there.  That sure was an unforgettable night of success!
By Irasa Lafi

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