In this episode, discover the story of 12-year-old Ryan, who lives in Cornwall, Ontario and has roots in Guinea. He introduces us to his hometown and teaches us how to play his country's ancient instrument, the balafon, which is used in various African countries, including Guinea.
Ryan is also a competitive swimmer who trains several times a week. He explains the different swimming techniques. He also shares his love of theater, talking about the plays he's taken part in this year. He introduces us to the world of traditional African theater, which includes the use of masks, and talks about the importance of communication through performance. Nurturing the hope of becoming an actor one day, Ryan shows us his theatrical talents.
