Golden lights burst across the stage as children rush in laughing, clapping, and singing. “Whose grandma is kind, wise, and full of love?” they chant. The audience answers, “Our grandma!” They continue, acting out chores and lessons: “Who taught us to work hard, love our culture, show respect, and live with gratitude?” The reply thunders again: “Our grandma!” They lift their voices proudly—“Whose grandma blessed us with eighty scripture verses to guide us?”—and the audience responds with joy. The children circle her, singing her favorite teaching: “Do unto others as you want them to do unto you!” The celebration explodes into rhythm: “Let’s dan-dan-dance around our Ashanti grandma! Sei kutuu, sei bam!” Music swells, lights brighten, and the scene ends in jubilant dancing. SCENE SEVEN PART II GRANDMA! 146 The Birthday Journal
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