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Solidarity That Heals - Adelino Chauque (Mozambique)

In a piece of this beautiful world, located in Africa, a new stage had begun. When the clock struck punctually at 00:00 hours of that day, children, young people and adults took to the streets, overflowing with such joy like the waters of the Indian Ocean, and dressed in resplendent white robes that illuminated even the darkest spots, both in large cities and in the most remote areas. The beautiful beaches on the coast concentrated thousands of these angels, in an authentic pyrotechnic show that had taken place in the atmosphere. Screams of joy here and there, congratulations, hugs and renewal of mutual vows of prosperity, were what was seen and heard most in these places. It was the traditional celebration of the arrival of a new year. The beginning of a new journey for that nation.

So it happened in Xigubo too, a small poor area located in that part of the world. Two great friends, Mavuve and Ngoko, lived here. Together they had celebrated the achievements made in the previous year, and wished for great conquests also for the year that began. “Welcome to the new year ... Happy new year to everyone,” sang Ngoko. “Oh... yes! The year that ended was super fantastic for us. Having participated in the exchange and training in the USA has enabled us to solve the various problems that afflict our people and, perhaps, the world in general,” said Mavuve.