 The Tornstrom Auditorium in Brainer tonight was full of traditional singing and dancing when the African Children's Choir came into town. The choir consists of 19 children who range from ages 8 to 10 years old. The group travels throughout America and Canada to show the western world the joy, dignity and hope of African children. The money raised will help use education as a tool to get children and their families out of cycles of poverty. To be sort of a teacher and we're called aunties and uncles, to be sort of a new family member of these children, these children are special, these children are joyful, have so much energy which hopefully you'll see in the concert when you fall in love with them immediately. So to be able to kind of be a mentor for them is, I feel, a privilege. Members of the Choir will learn a little more about American culture tomorrow when they attend the Brainerd High School football game. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.