Bld Terrace Review — Wednesday, August 14, 1991 ~ When the bi 7 came to Lubuk Balam MAN Ni " i. ANU VUYT I TRAVEL AND CULTURE by Betty Barton “When two diverse cultures come into contact, the result can some- times be interesting. When I was working with Canada World Youth in the Indonesian village of Lubuk Balam, Bengkulu (on the island of Sumatra), my group (of seven Canadians and seven urban Indonesians) enthusiastically par- ticipated in all village activities. It was only natural, therefore, that we were “front and centre on the night "the movies" came to our . town. As Lubuk Balam didn’t have a movie theatre — or.a town hall, for that matter — movie-going was a bit different than what were used to. The. projectionist, projector, movie reels, and power generator arrived in a small van. The only thing missing was the movie screen itself: the screen was the responsibility of the local towns- folk. However, given the wild popularity of movies in our village, the screen was not a major obstacle. A number. of local men quickly - installed two large bamboo poles into the ground; between the poles, a large white sheet was hung, and presto! we had a complete outdoor movie theatre. In fact, the concept was very much like one of our old-fashioned drive-in movie the- atres — except without the cars. We did, however, have water puffalo and motor cycles, which had transported theatregoers from neighbouring villages. As soon as the sun went down, ‘the whole village — including its Canadian contingent — gathered in front of the screen. The only thing missing, at Icast from my point-of- view, was the popcorn. After a few false starts and some mechanical tinkering, the power generator sparked to life, the pro- ‘jéctor began to whirr and we sétiled back for our cinematic ‘teal. OOPS! The projector was set too low — only the top half of the picture was shining on the screen. Now, in the time-honoured Cana- dian tradition, when this sort of thing happens, you instantly think’ of one of two remedies, cither place a book under the front of the projector or wind down the little screw-in legs built into the under- side of the unit. However, this was rural Indo- nesia. And rural Indonesians don’t think in terms of our "time-hon- oured Canadian traditions". g screen Faster than 1 could proffer my Western solutions, a number of villagers leapt up and rushed toward the screen. With Machetes flashing and chips flying, they had the bamboo poles cut down and the whole assembly re-inserted into ihe ground — only a couple of feet lower than it had been minutes: before. I didn’t say anything because, after all, the Indonesian solution was perfectly workable. Upon reflection, it seemed to be a matter of perspective — opposite solu- tions to a common problem. It had never occurred to my Occidental mind to chop down the screen instead of raising the projector. 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Heritage Park Museum, sponsored by the Terrace Regional Museum Society, Is open for tours daily from Wednesday to Sunday between 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Office hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For group tours, school tours or weddings, please make an appointment by phoning The Mills Memorial Hospital Thrift Shop Is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m., and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.,. on Lazelle Ave. In Terrace (just up from Spee-Dee Printers). _ The Terrace Art Gallery is showing a Summer Art Show featuring local artists. Hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 12 noon to 5 p.m. For more in- formation, please contact Cathy during office hours at 638-6884. July and August (through Labour Day) — A park interpreter is available to conduct guided hikes and educational programs for school groups or other organizations. To book your group, call the B.C. Parks office at 798-2277. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays: day and evening programs. Sundays: day program (Jerry’s Rangers) and evening program. Mondays: evening program. Register now for September entry in the Terrace Montessorl Children's House Pre-School. Your child will have fun, participate in unique fleld trips while learning ‘ndependence and responsible behaviour In an atmosphere of caring ard trust. For further informa- tion, call Michele at 635-3087 or Tim at 636-6338. . Thursday, August 15 — Film, “Turnaround: A Story of Recovery”, Is about five women's fights against alcoholism and drug addiction, At ° the Terrace Women's Resource Centra at 11 a.m. Monday, August 19 -- The annual general meeting of the Terrace Regional Health Gare Society will take place Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. at the Terrace Inn. New members who wish to have voting rights at this meeting must become a member of the Terrace Regional Health Care — COMING EVENTS —— Our Coming Events column Is a public service offered by the Ter- race Review. Deadiine Is Friday at 5 p.m. Coming Events must be mailed In or dropped off at our office, 4535 Grefg Avenue, typed or in Soclety on or before August 19, 1991. Memberships may be purchased - at patient reception, Mills Memorlal Hospital. Friday, August 23 — Support group meating for persons suffering from M.E. (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis), also known as C.F.1.D.5. (Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction. Syndrome), in the downstairs meeting room of the Terrace Public Library at 7:30 p.m. We will listen to a taped lecture by Dr. Paul Cheney of Lake Tahoe, nevaea For more information, please. contact Kathleen Talstra at 5-27 18, Saturday, August 24 — B.C. Old Age Pensioners’ Organization, Branch 73, will be holding a barbecue at 5 p.m. at 4814 Scott (presi: dent's home). Bring a salad or dessert. All members and guests are welcome. For further information, phone 835-8090. Tuesday, August 27 — A second tutor tralning (learn toread and write ~ or to Improve your literacy skills) is ‘set to begin at 7:30 p.m. at The Reading Place, 4722 Lakelse Ave. For more Information about upcom- Ing or current PLT activities, do call us. Our telephone number Is 835-9119. Our summer office hours will be 12:30 to 5 p.m. weekdays. Thureday, August 28 — Films: “Moving On”, about how the problem of wife assault was solved In London, Ontario with the efforts of all social services. Introduces a new program, “‘Changing Ways”, to treat men who batter for thelr iltness. As well, a short film, “New Shoes”, on the relationship between traditional romance and violence against women; at the Terrace Women's Resource Centre at 11 a.m. August 31 and Sept. 1 — Time to prepare for the upcoming Skeena Valley Fall Fair. Prize Ilsts are available at the Terrace Public Library or the Terrace Co-op. In outlying areas, check your Tourist InfoCentre. 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