Graduation is a much-celebrated event in Tanzania. Going to school is considered a privilege. These pictures are of Agape, another school run by the Lutheran Church in Kahama  for primary education.  Agape is located in the Kahama district of the South East of Lake Victoria diocese. Although many primary schools teach the children in the country’s language of Swahili, this particular  primary school also  teaches the students in English.  When the students go to secondary school they are also taught in English.

Acting District Commissioner of Kahama, Julius Chagama, attended as a special guest.

Bishop Dr. Makala and other church dignitaries join in the celebration.

The standard seven students celebrating by singing during their ceremony

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Family and friends come to celebrate with the graduates. The ceremony may last several hours as friends travel many miles to attend.

Children celebrate with much singing and dancing. Tanzanians are known for their singing and dancing.