The last event, and almost certainly the one everyone was looking forward to was the Rhythmic Dancing and Singing. This event was different from all the others because the athletes would not only be judged on their skill, but, more importantly, their creativity. And of course, for this, we had three experienced judges – Dr. Dino Martins, Dr. Sonia Harmand, and myself.
Before we started all the teams posed for some photos with the setting Turkana sun.
The event “danced-off” with Kasaröfell’s sea shanty inspired performance “Everybody wan’t to be a wombat” – “A pirate’s life for me” fusion.
Followed by RET’s inspirational performance on their world’s recent history and the rise of the Empire of Tom.
*Akreísma* hit the floor with a comedic single about life at the field school and key fossil discoveries.
But, without a doubt, the most amazing of all was Bui Bui’s performance with their own version of the Little Mermaid’s “Under the Sea” – “At TBI”. A catchy tune, with excellent vocals by Angela and fantastic jacob staff twirling and dancing from Janina and Lauren.
The Turkana-lympics could not end, however, without a closing ceremony, which was organised and hosted by the lovely Turkana-lympics committee.
And, of course, in 1st place, winning gold for most of the Olympic events – *Akreísma* – who for being amazing at almost everything, but, especially, at knocking out all other teams in Balls of Doum, were also awarded the title of “The King and Queens of Doum”.
At the end of the evening the kitchen staff surprised everyone with a delicious freshly baked chocolate cake with a strawberry filling! Asante Sana to all of them for cooking such wonderful food and for looking after us during these amazing 10 weeks.