Cross Cultural Flavours

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With 16 different nationalities represented at MDT (Missions Discipleship Training) in this January 2010 team, the cross-cultural experiences are numerous and challenging. Dormitories are mixed nationalities, as are Care Groups and Kitchen Teams. Cultures potentially clash over how to wash dishes, and how often to wash bodies! But a twice-weekly highlight is the sharing of cultural meals. Recently the 14 Germans created a scrumptious evening meal of knödel with goulash and rotkraut. Organiser Stini said, “Not everyone seemed to like it, but for me it was like sitting at home on a Sunday afternoon with my family!” South African trainee Esmarie raved – “I loved everything about it!” The team has so far been treated to Polish, South African and Dutch fare, and eagerly await other continental flavours such as Korean chicken and a surprise from the Papua New Guineans!

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