This village scene represents the heart and soul of a community. Industrious, busy, colourful and communal.

Villagepainting-hojaI bought this original oil painting in 1999 in the town of Zanzibar in Tanzania. It’s in the “Tinga tinga” style which is special to this part of Tanzania. The artist’s signature is Hoja. I have searched the internet for Hoja and this style of art to no avail!

The painting has been framed and graced the walls of Zulu’s office and has been a backdrop for Zulu’s Community for some years now.  It now takes pride of place in my home and brings my heart joy and cheer every time I see it. I never tire of looking into the faces and watching the busyness, colour and cameraderie of the village.

People ARE truly happy in the village. I have experienced this time and time again and often think that balance and equilibrium is achieved in this version of community.

It only seems appropriate to use this for the Accidental aid worker project.

I credit Hoja for its inspiration and creation.

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