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Volume 10Number 2October, 1980

Street Theatre in the Caribbean

Had we been living when William Shakespeare and Sir WalterRaleigh were "doing their thing", we would have had a front seat inthe streets of Picadilly or Oxford Circus. The plays that Shakes-peare and others wrote were performed in the streets. This was themedium they used to bring people together.

I was never told that among the colonial ideas, ideals or namesThomas Warner brought to St. Kitts, street theatre was one, but whatI do know is that street theatre is alive in the Caribbean.

This means of communication was used inthe days of slavery in three significantways: 1) At the end of each harvestingseason, the plantation owners gave the hardworkers two days - from Sunday to Tuesday -for celebrations of great proportions.2) In the absence of newspapers, radio ortelevision, this festivity or theatre, allowedthe slaves to come together and exchange newsof importance and renew acquaintances. 3) Thestreet theatre was performed in religious so-cieties; it was the last time that liquor anddancing were allowed before lent.

Today, street theatre has taken on newdimensions; there's more color, more dancing,more politics and more commercialism. How-ever, with the synonymous name - carnival, thetheme is basically the same. People stilllook forward to the time when they will meetfriends and relatives, and they still consumelarge quantities of food and liquor.

Carnival, street theatre or masqueradeare still very symbolic of Caribbean life.

If you were to travel to Puerto Rico, forthe Columbus Day festivities, you will exper-ience a celebration of religious, historicaland cultural importance. On that second Mondayof October, you can stand on the streets ofSan Juan and see hundreds of men, women, boysand girls parade and dance in the streets.These dances are religious in content, for theygive praise for the end of the official hurri-cane season; historical, because it was theday that Columbus(in 1492) discovered America;and cultural because of the themes and storiesdepicted in the costumes and dance. The cele-bration, it is said, lasts up to Thanksgiving -it's a time of the year when many are invitedto Puerto Rico to enjoy this delightful andcolorful spectacle.

Other Islands in the Caribbean do havedifferent times to play masquerade or theatrein the streets, St. Kitts Nevis with Mons-terrat and St. Croix and the U.S. Virgin Is-lands, perform their theatre at Christmas time.Should you desire to get away from the colds ofNew England, New York or Chicago, and enjoycarnival in St. Kitts/Nevis and Monsterrat, youwill be surprised at the fever pitch emphasisof the celebrations which are centered aroundthe birth of Christ. Many of the street theatr<productions have biblical overtones and you canexpect to see the Story of David and Goliath orRuth and Naomi. You will also see the story ofthe "Three Wise Men from the East". At the endof each performance, you are expected to donateyour pennies or dimes to the performers.

Dancing is to the sounds of the "big drum"the "flute" and the "banjo". Masqueraderstheir peacock feathers compete with cowboys andIndians for favored audiences, and yes, there'salso calypso and steelband music. It is ac-cepted that this is the only time in the year,when one can walk into his enemy's home, eathis ham and cake and be safe. Generally it isthe time when everyone forgives and forgets andhas a good time. St. Croix also has its cele-brations. These follow a typical pattern offood, drink, masquerade and calypso. Thecalypso tells of social, political and economicproblems in the community. Children and adultsparade the streets in gaily decorated costumesoften taking months to create.

In mid February, in Trinidad, feel the ex-citement in the air, "pans" beating good soundsand you will see the "mask men" putting thefinal touches on costumes so beautiful that

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INTERNATIONAL OFFICE - WE HAVE MOVED!!!!!!

The International Office is now located at theInternational House, 13 Sawyer Avenue. We areenjoying our new home and encourage you to comeby and say hello and have a free cup of coffeein between your classes. Leslie Rowe and staffare available to talk to or answer questions.Maps of Boston, tourist information and ac-tivities in the area are also available. TheOffice's extensions are x545, x549.

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FRIDAY INTERNATIONAL OFFICE OPEN HOUSE

We, in the International Office, invite you tocome to join us for snacks and conversation atour monthly "Friday of the Month Open House."It will be held at the International House(Davies House) 13 Sawyer Avenue from 3:30 -5:00 pm. Mark these dates on your calendar:

October 17 - Michael Vincent Reade fromBrazil will perform on hisguitar.

November 17 - Thanksgiving CelebrationDecember - Holiday Fest

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INTERNATIONAL CLUB

\e main goal of the International ClubSw to promote cultural understanding andappreciation at Tufts. Our activities rangefrom events just for club members of those opeto the entire Tufts community. Some of ourplans for this year include a potluck Inter-national meal, ski-trip, International NiteShow, and participation in the annual GreaterBoston International Olympics. Membershipis open to both American and Internationalstudents who are interested in making friendsand having a good time! Please feel free tocontact this year's officers if you have anyquestions or leave a message in the Interna-tional Office:

Coming up in the series are: Reinkard Hauff's"Knife in the Head" (1978) at 8 P.M. Oct. 15;Konrad Wolf's "I Was 19" (1968) at 8 P.M. Oct. 29;Erwin Keusch's "Baker's Bread" (1976) at 8 P.M.Nov. 12; Walter Bockmeyer's "Flaming Hearts"(1978) at 7:30 P.M., Nov. 19, followed by atalk by Peter Kern, the film's leading actor,and Werner Schondorff's "The Lost Honor ofKatherina Blum" (1975) at 8 P.M., Dec. 3.

All films will be shown in German with Englishsubtitles, at Barnum Hall, Room 008. Admissionis free. For more information, call x325.

William Harris, Pres. - 625-0365Dimitry Erez, V.P. - 396-8195Philip Meir, Tres. - 666-9275Irina Malakian, Sec. - 666-2176

^TERCULTURAL SERIES

The Intercultural Series, sponsored by theInternational Office is a series in whichAmerican and International students meet toexchange ideas. The series has included,among other things, a Chinese cooking demon-stration, an India Evening, and a lecture on"Gypsies".

If you would like to share your country, itsmusic, food, traditions, etc. with the Tuftscommunity, contact Leslie Rowe at the Inter-national Office, x545.

LANGUAGE EXCHANGE

Have you ever studied abroad and want topractice speaking? Want to bone up on yourEnglish? Or just want to learn a new lan-guage and possibly teach someone your own?Language Exchange is a program that matchespeople up so that they can learn and teacheach other in a one-to-one situation attheir convenience. You need not be alanguage major or certified teacher! Thisis an excellent way to expand languageskills and cultural knowledge. You arrangewith your partner how often and when youmeet- perhaps an hour or two a week. Wehave a wealth of resources here at Tufts,so get involved and take advantage! Formore information call the InternationalOffice x545 drop by the International House,13 Sawyer Avenue or call Irina Malakian at666-2176.

GERMAN FILM SERIES

The Tufts German and Russian department areholding a fall film series featuring selectedworks of Germany's young "New Wave" filmakers.

STUDY SKILLS WORKSHOP

There will be a study skills workshop on Tues.,October 28 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm in Lane Hall,Rm. 100. Dean Knable, Dean of Students, willspeak on "Triumph out of Failure" (or how touse past exams to prepare for future ones).Also speaking on the panel will be SolGittleman, German Dept., Ross Feldberg, BiologyDept. and Catherine McLaughlin, Economics Dept.

This workshop is strongly recommended for allnew students.

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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT - Global Classroom Visit:

The International Office, in cooperation withthe Medford Public Schools, sponsors a GlobalClassroom Program. This program provides anopportunity for you to be of service to thecommunity; to share your experiences and cul-ture through visiting local elementary andsecondary schools. Dierdre Macauley sharedLiberian customs and culture with a 4th gradeclass.

If you would like to share yourself and yourcountry, please call Madeline Donheiser, In-ternational Office, x549. Transportation isprovided and participation is arranged accor-ding to your schedule. It will take about anhour and a half of your time.

INTERNATIONAL ID CARDS

The International Office issues InternatiorI.D. cards to Tufts students. This card isdispensable for getting all sorts of studendiscounts abroad, particularly in Europe.Cards are $6.00 (cash) and you will need asmall picture (1 1/2" x 1 1/2") of yourselfStop in the Registrar's Office, BasementBallou, to get the form and Registrar's signature. Bring completed form to the Inter-national Office on Mondays and Wednesdays,2:00-4:00 p.m.

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thank you

to all of the students who helped with theInternational Orientation Program. Theircreative planning and organization helped theOrientation Week flow smoothly and providedthe new students with a warm and fun-filledwelcome to Tufts. Their efforts were greatlyappreciated by the International Office.

Thank you again -

Mark AisenbergKen BaumoelDoug BeatonMaria BeatonMaria CahillFrances CorreaAndrea CohenRichard CottieroAnn EllingsonDimitry ErezSoraya GihaKeith GunthardtWilliam HarrisPowen HsuLi-fang LiangIrina MalakianSusan MalaikalPhilip Meir

Steven MeyersonShari MoinCarlos MunozLiisa NiemiMateo ObregonRobert PetrasekThanh PhamKaren PippinCurt QuinnJon RandallMichael Vincent ReadeAnne RossiSharon SaleniusPatricia SosaKaren StilesLorenzo ThantuMonica Van BeusekomJane Van Kirk Pumadis

'HANK YOU AUDREY AND LIZ!

'hanks to Audrey Hale and Liz Canny for theirontributions to the International House kitchef anyone else has any extra kitchen equipmenthey would like to donate, it would be greatlyppreciated.

IRANIAN STUDENTS

The Iranian government has put into effecta new set of guidelines governing transferof funds from Iran to Iranian nationals cur-rently studying in the United States. Theguidelines and necessary forms are availableat the International Office, 13 Sawyer Ave.

IMMIGRATION WORKSHOPS

On Tuesday, November 4 and Wesnesday, November5 at 3:30 pm, Immigration Workshops will beheld to acquaint you with information regard-ing visas, passports, working permission andlegal requirements for traveling out of theUnited States. All new students are requiredto attend one of the workshops. The workshopswill be held in the International Office Loungeat 13 Sawyer Ave. Be sure to bring yourpassport.

TUFTS UNIVERSITY CHORALE

Tufts University Chorale extends an invitationto Tufts University students, faculty andstaff to join the University Chorale for the1980-81 year. We are planning a very excitingseason beginning with a concert in Decemberof the Mozart Requiem with orchestra. TheChorale rehearses at:

Tuesday 5-6 PMWednesday 7-9 PMThursday 5-6 PM

We are particularly interested in finding somemen to sing with us, but we'll welcome any-one who loves music and has some chorale ex-perience.

For further information, please contact KentWerth, Director of the Chorale, x282.

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INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS

The American Association of University WomenEducational Foundation awards InternationalFellowships for advances study and training forwomen of outstanding ability who are citizensof countries other than the US and may be ex-pected to give effective leadership upon re-turn to their home countries. These are norestrictions as to the age of the applicantor the field of study.

Where to inquire -

Women of other countries now residing in theUS may obtain an application by filling outa form and returning it to: Educational Foun-dation Programs Office, AAUW, 2401 VirginiaAve., NW, Washington, DC 20037. Women not re-siding in the US may obtain an application fromthe Cultural Affiars Officer at the AmericanEmbassy in most countries, from the associa-tion of university women in her country, orby requesting an application from the aboveaddress. Applications must be requested inwriting.

Calendar -

August 1, 1980 - Applications available.December 1, 1980 - Final date for receipt ofapplications in AAUW Educational FoundationPrograms Office.

March 15, 1981 - Notification of awards.

THE PAN AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NEW ENGLAND75A Newbury St., Boston, MA 02116 266-2248

The purpose of this society is to promotebetter understanding and friendship between s~the people of both hemispheres. In order toachieve this aim, the Society offers an:

Information, referral, resource libraryand library seminars.

Language instruction.Lectures by experts ranging from politi-

cal to artistic topics.Sponsoring art and musical events.Promoting cultural exchange and studentplacements.

October 26WEDNESDAY6:00 p.m.Held at theSociety

October 28FRIDAY6:00 p.m.Held at theSociety

October 30SUNDAY6:00 p.m.Held at theSociety

Ambassador from Chile, Jose-Miguel Barros will presenta seminar on the BeagleChannel.

Clara Estow, professor atU. Mass, will talk about theMuseum City of Mompox, Colombia.

Martha Montero, talking abou*-rituals and myths surrounding^"Day of the Dead".

DO WE HAVE YOUR ADDRESS?

If you have changed your address or phonenumber please come in or call to update itwith the International Office, 13 Sawyer Ave.Tel: 628-5000 x545.

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WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF BOSTON

International Student Program

You can participate in activities such as fieldtrips, international weekends, and eveningdiscussion groups through the InternationalStudent Program at the World Affairs Council.

This program, sponsored by a non-profit com-munity organization and the National Associa-tion for Foreign Student Affairs, offers youthe opportunity to meet students from othercolleges and universities, members of the com-munity, and to learn about the Boston area.

For an information brochure and calendar ofactivities, contact the International Stu-,3nt Office or the World Affairs Council,?2 Batterymarch Street, Boston, MA 02109; orcall Steve Sjoberg or Bethann Johnson at482-1740.

Some upcoming activities include:

October 14 VIEWPOINT 530 - "Taiwan, ChinaTUESDAY and the U.S.", with Ambassador5:30 p.m. Leonard Unger, former U..S. Am-$3.00 bassador to the Republic of

China (Taiwan), Laos, and Thai-land. Ambassador Unger was inTaiwan at the time relationswith mainland China were nor-malized in January of 1979. Hispresentation will examine thecritical relationships betweenthese three countries.

Rotunda - World Affairs Council Headquarters

October 19 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM:SUNDAY Historic Tour of Beacon Hill2:30 p.m. In recognition of Boston's 350th$3.00 Anniversary, join us for a walk-

ing tour of Beacon Hill. Withrepresentatives from the HistoricNeighborhood Foundation as ourguides, we will explore the his-tory, architecture and traditionsof this famous neighborhood.

SPACE IS LIMITEDCall Steve Sjoberg or Bethann Johnson for de-tails and reservations.

October 15WEDNESDAY12:00-1:00 p.m..50

FOREIGN FOCUS - "WORLD PRESS &THE U.S. ELECTION", with CrocketSnow, Jr. , former National andForeign Editor of the BostonGlobe, currently Publisher andEditor-in-Chief of WorldPaper.A look at the U.S. election fronthe perspective of the foreignpress .

Rotunda - World Affairs Council Headquarters(Sandwiches available at 11:45 for a minimalfee)

October 29 FORUM II - "THE PRESIDENTIALWEDNESDAY RACE: AN APPRAISAL BY NEIMAN6:00 p.m. FELLOWS" - a discussion by a

panel of international jour-nalists examining the Americanelections.

Rotunda - World Affairs Council HeadquartersCall Carey Goodson for further details at482-1740.

November 8-9WEEKEND$21,00

October 17FRIDAY6:00-8:00 p.m.NO CHARGE

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM:Open House & Get-TogetherJoin us for an opportunity tomeet other international stu-dents and scholars from collegesand universities in the Bostonarea. Our program will include .a special discussion, "REFLEC-TIONS ON CUBAN SOCIETY: ATRAVELLER'S VIEW", with TarjaLeinio, a doctoral candidatein sociology from Sweden. Ms.Leinio, who recently returnedfrom a visit to Cuba, is cur-rently a Research Associate inthe Center for European Studiesat Harvard University. Lightrefreshments served.

INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATIONSWORKSHOP - "Sharing the rich-ness of cultures with eachother." An opportunity tospend an enjoyable weekendaway from the city meetingothers and learning aboutfactors that influence communi-cations among people from dif-ferent cultural backgrouns.Held near a lake at NortheasternUniversity's Warren Center, theweekend will include structuredexperiences and discussionguided by multi-cultural staffwith free time to explore thebeauty of the woods in fall.Transportation by carpool. Costincludes meals, over-night ac-commodations and a transporta-tion fee.

SPACE IS LIMITED.Call Steve Sjoberg for details and informationflyer. You can also contact Susann Sjoberg atx545, International Office for more informationas well.

Rotunda - World Affairs Council Headquarters

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SPOUSES - FREE COURSES AT TUFTS!

Spouses of faculty and researchers at theMedford Campus and Tufts Medical and DentalSchools are eligible to take free courses inall fields. For more information, please callMadeline Donheiser, International Office,x545, x549.

SPOUSES ENGLISH CLASSES

An English class is offered free of chargeto all spouses of foreign students andfaculty members or researchers at TuftsMedford Campus, Medical and Dental Schoolsand the New England Medical Center Hospital.

The English class is held on the MedfordCampus in Brown House, 38 Professors Row andmeets on Monday from 12:30 pm- 2:30 pm and onFriday from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. The instruc-tor is Mary Ellen Linnehan.

If you are interested in joining the classcontact Madeline Donheiser x545.

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PROCTOR & GAMBLE

Proctor and Gamble International offersmanagement opportunities for internationalstudents who wish to work in their homecountries after completion of their studies.If you are from one of the following countriesAustria, Belgium, Canada, Finland, Fed.Republic of Germany, France, Great Britain,Greece, Iran, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Luxem-bourg, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Peru,Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden,Switzerland and Venezuela you are eligible.The employment opportunities are in the areasof marketing (brand management), marketresearch, sales, finance and accounting,purchasing, management systems (analysis &computers), personnel, manufacturing (plantmanagement), engineering, product development.For more information contact the InternationalOffice, x545.

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CHASE MANHATTAN BANK

Chase Manhattan Bank is currently in process ofimplementing an intensive recruitment effort forforeign nationals studying in the U.S. in orderto increase the number of local national bankingofficers in their international locations. Theyare looking for a large number of students fromLatin American and Canada who will be gradua-ting seniors in December of 1980 or June 1981,with a background in economics, finance, ac-counting or business.

If you are interested, contact Tobey Fisher,The Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A., 1 Chase Man-hattan Plaza, NY, NY 10081.

PLANNING A TRIP THIS FALL?

F-l STUDENTS - If you are leaving the UnitedStates this fall you must request a duplicate1-20 from the International Office in order toreenter the country.

J-l EXCHANGE VISITORS - The pink copy ofyour IAP-66 is used to reenter the UnitedStates after visiting abroad. If you havenot received the pink copy of your IAP-66 fromImmigration & Naturalization Service or youhave lost it or you need to extend your stay,you must request a duplicate IAP-66 from theInternational Office.

For either of the above we would appreciateone week's notice.

VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR VISITS TO CANADA

Before planning a trip to Canada, be sureto check with the International Office tofind out if you will need a visa to thatcountry. The Canadian government makes itmandatory for nationals from certain countriesto obtain visas before they are granted entryinto Canada. For further information,contact the International Office, x545 orthe Canadian Consulate, Tel: 262-3338.

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Leslie Rowe - DirectorMadeline Donheiser - Department AssistantSusann Sjoberg - Clerk TypistMimi Chiu - Student AssistantLi-Fang Liang - Student AssistantTom Chin - Student AssistantAnne-Rose Lieberman-Alfasi - Student AssistantWilliam Harris - International Club PresidentIrina Malakian - Language ExchangeRuth Spack - English 8 InstructorChaiyong Satjipanon - International HouseResidential Director

Beverly Goldstein & Audrey Hale - InternationalHospitality Program Coordinators

your imagination takes a break. Yes, it is,carnival time in Trinidad when street theatreis in full swing in that Southern nation.Thousands of people dress up and dance in thestreets to the music and lyrics of Sparrow,Kitchener, Blue Boy, Mighty Chalkdust, Swallowand many others. They play masquerade and fo-cus on social, political and economic problemsarticulating them in words, music and dress ina way that others are unable to do. Calyp-sonians will sing about Eric's daughter - un-der normal times, libelous - and get away withit. They will say who stole the money and howinjustice was done - all in the street theatre.

Fun, dances, parties, calypso tents andJ'ouvert morning - last lap for "Tut, mut andeveryone". Jump up in the streets and party.Once its Ash Wednesday morning all frivolityand street theatre end.

Then on to Grenada, land of spices wherewe witness street theatre with a difference.This time there is less costumes, less reli-gious significance, but the same makeup ofrum, parties, and masquerade. There is streetdancing and story telling with local overtones,

Gairy, who would have had people jailed if theytalked about his UFO's or his "Obeah Room", willlaugh and have a good time, because when streettheatre is around anything goes.

Island hopping to St. Lucia, St. Vincentand Dominica around this time, gives us thesame excitement we received in Grenada. Nowit's time to visit the Virgins - St. Thomas,St. Croix and St. John. In St. Thomas we seea mini version of Trinidad's Carnival - calypso,rum, music, beach parties - with an Americantwist. The street theatre is divided into twosections, one for the kids and the other forthe adults. The parades are filled with steel-band music and calypso and again social, eco-nomic and political themes will highlight thesecarnival parades. It is now the middle of July,and the miracles of the North East trades bringfaint echoes of the "pans" Shortskirt's musicto one's ears. You can't resist the vibes, andso we retrace our path, this time going directly The International Office would like to thank

was proclaimed in the English territories. Avery good reason to rejoice and celebrate withthe pan men beating their drums and the maskmen weaving delicate, but colorful patterns intthe head pieces. It's one great time forthat's what carnival is all about.

These islands are not exclusive in streettheatre, you can also witness different ver-sions in Haiti, Santo Domingo, Jamaica andthe Bahamas. I would suggest, however, thatonce you have experienced street theatre in theCaribbean, you will want to make the celebra-tions an annual ritual.

So take a hint, do try to share in thecultural "street theatre" of the Caribbean,and should you not be able to really go there,wait until next summer, and see Boston'sCaribbean celebrations in Franklyn Park. Thereyou'll witness a mini-version of Caribbeanstreet theatre. But then, the actors areof the Caribbean.

John Lewis - St. KittsUrban, Social and EnvironmentalPolicy (Graduate)

to Antigua. Did you know that Nelson had hisdockyard there? A sheltered harbour like Bos-ton' s.

It is Carnival time and hundreds of visi-tors - like yourself - come to enjoy the fes-tive mood. This mood goes back to August 1,1834. Do you remember reading of it? If not,it was the date when the abolition of slavery

John Lewis for his entertaining and enligh-tening article on street theatre in theCaribbean.

We encourage any students who would like tocontribute an article, long or short, on theircountry to the Newsletter, to contact MadelineDonheiser x545. •

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