- Santa Maria school brought the stage to a halt during the recently concluded Kenya National Drama Festivals, when they executed a close-to-real scene of a landing jumbo jet
- The girls’ school was performing a cultural creative dance (CCD), and in viral videos, are seen whining their bodies that donned traditional Marakwet regalia in high energy
- This is the moment they arrived to their climax and amid heated singing, a plane that even had a pilot and blaring landing lights appeared before them, leaving adjudicators and attendees marveled
During the recent Kenya National Drama Festivals in Embu, the Santa Maria School of Elgeyo Marakwet captivated the audience by introducing a makeshift airplane onto the stage, bringing the performance to a standstill.
The renowned girls’ school showcased a cultural creative dance, exuding high energy as they danced in traditional attire.
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Videos of their performance, now trending on TikTok, depict the students singing and dancing energetically, accompanied by the appearance of an almost realistic airplane with flashing landing lights, adding to the spectacle.
This seamlessly blended with their dynamic performance, conducted in their local Marakwet language, leaving attendees and adjudicators in awe of their creativity.
The TikTok video offers a glimpse into the esteemed festival, with many viewers acknowledging the challenge faced by adjudicators.
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The airplane backdrop, meticulously crafted to resemble a jumbo jet with flashing lights and a cockpit, even featured a visible pilot, leaving spectators perplexed by the illusion.
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This standout performance was among the highlights of the cultural creative dance category, alongside other notable schools like Dagoretti High School, which showcased their own captivating routines.
The festival, held at various venues including Kangaru Boys and Girls and Embu University, spanned over a week, showcasing outstanding performances that impressed adjudicators and guests alike.
Notable winners included Mount Kenya University for best play in the university category, Mukuuni Boys High School from Tharaka Nithi for best play in the high school category, and Thogoto TTC for best performance in the TVET institutions category.
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At the winners gala, Education Cabinet Secretary Mr. Ezekiel Machuga expressed his intention to make performing arts a compulsory subject in the ongoing competency-based curriculum.
