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"Why Mosquitos Buzz in People's Ears"
3rd graders presented the musical "Why Mosquitos Buzz in People's Ears" during two live performances on Thursday; one morning performance for the school and one evening performance for families and friends.
3rd graders presented the musical "Why Mosquitos Buzz in People's Ears" during two live performances on Thursday; one morning performance for the school and one evening performance for families and friends. The West African folktale showcased a variety of "animals," including crocodiles, lions, birds, leopards and more!
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According to this tale, one day, long ago, a family of Agamas were cooling themselves in the shade of a berry bush when Mosquito decided to play a trick on them. The resulting, disastrous chain of events following Mosquito’s trick led the audience to understand why, to this day, mosquitoes buzz in people’s ears!
"Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears" is based on a West African pourquoi, or “why,” story. A pourquoi story provides a fanciful explanation for a common occurrence—in this case, why mosquitoes buzz around our ears!
Holy Comforter Episcopal School is a top-rated private, Episcopal, coed school for PreK-8th Grade students located in Tallahassee, Florida.
