TANA TORAJA - The new orphanage in Torajaland was grand opened on March 30th. The orphanage was opened confirm traditional style, as a well fed pig was slaughtered. There were dozens of invited guest, including the village head, government’s employees, a volunteer, family, friends, neighbors and of course the children! The guests enjoyed a drink snack after the national flag and the PAK Project flag were heisted at the front side of the orphanage.
Manaek, the children and a volunteer overnight at the orphanage the night before the opening, so they could acclimatize a bit. The children didn’t get homesick because the divertissement at the building. After the kids went to bed they made a lot of noise, they didn’t sleep much as they woke up quite early in the morning.
Do you want to meet the children, then you have to book volunteering ahead for this summer or fall.