Monday, November 9, 2009

Interview with Dominic Santiago, a Victimized Child of Patongo


There have been many horrible happenings in Patongo. Rebels have dragged mothers and fathers from their homes where their children are and killed the parents leaving the children alone without family. Then the rebels take the children and make them kill their own people. It is a hard time to think positive in Patongo but the victimized children have found a way out of this madness by competing in the National Music Competition.

A.R.: Hi Dominic, how are you doing?

D.S.: Pretty good; I am fine and ready to answer your questions.

A.R.: Well to start out, do you play any sports in the village?

D.S.: Yes, we like to play soccer

A.R.: Do you consider this musical competition a sport to you?

D.S.: Yes, it is very fun but we also want to win.

A.R.: Losing your father to the rebels, what do you believe should be done to these people?

D.S.: I am very sad about this and believe that these people should be punished and put in jail. I love my father and he should have not been killed.

A.R.: That sounds very logical Dominic. So next, how did you feel about your groups chances at winning the competition?

D.S.: I felt very good about our chances at winning because we practiced very hard.

A.R.: After, the competition, you were announced as the best overall musician at the competition. Congratulations and how do you feel about getting this award?

D.S.: Thank you and I am very happy to win this award. I feel proud to represent my village this way.

A.R: Yes, you did a wonderful job playing the xylophone and you represented your village very well. How do you feel about winning the Traditional Dance Award?

D.S.: Yes we were very happy about winning this award and believe our hard work has paid off.

A.R.: Yes, you should be very proud of your selves. Well, its been a pleasure interviewing you and thank you very much.

D.S: It’s been a pleasure and thank you. Have a nice day.

A.R.: Have a good day.

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