Is the snow in Kansas like the snow in Tibet?
On a recent visit to my home, the Tibetan students had the opportunity to try out some musical instruments. One knew how to play the piano (I will try to write about that another time), but others tried out the cello, an instrument that does not have a clear equivalent in Tibetan culture to my knowledge.
Trying out the cello
One of my fondest memories of Golok was dancing under the stars during a camp out. Car radios blasted Tibetan dance music for us. It has been too cold to try something similar in Kansas yet, but playing music is a good indoor activity for the winter.
Trying out a quarter size cello
I am not sure which memories will be the longest lasting for our students, but I hope that music forms a part of their experience studying in America.
- Eric Rath
