At the bottom of this article, you will find the translation into the other working languages of the ILO.
In a remote village, nestled deep in the heart of Africa, lay a peculiar rock formation known as “The Singing Stones”. Every full moon night, the villagers could hear enchanting melodies emanating from the stones, yet no one knew why.
One day, a young girl named Amani, intrigued by this mystery, decided to uncover the secret of the Singing Stones. With the help of her friend, Kwasi, they embarked on a nocturnal expedition to the mystical site.
Under the silver moonlight, the stones seemed to vibrate gently, as if animated by an unseen energy. Amani reached out her hand towards one of the stones and was surprised to feel musical vibrations.
Kwasi had a brilliant idea: “What if we dance around the stones? Perhaps they will reveal their secret!”
Without hesitation, Amani and Kwasi began to dance to the rhythm of the vibrations, their footsteps blending with the mystical melody. To their amazement, the stones started emitting a soft light and harmonious sounds, as if responding to their dance.
As they danced, the villagers awakened and joined them, drawn by the gentle melody. Together, they danced around the Singing Stones, forming a circle of solidarity and joy.
At sunrise, the stones fell silent, but the mystery had been solved: it wasn’t only the magic of the stones that made them sing, but the power of unity of mind and shared dance among the villagers.
Since that day, every full moon became an occasion for joyful celebration and communal dance around the Singing Stones, reminding everyone that there is power in unity of mind and action true magic lies in communion and harmony with nature and each other.
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Spanish version (deepl) : aquì
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