摘要
THE line from Beijingto Juba is bad. It takes several attempts to connect and even after the call goes through, the voices on the other end keep on disappearing and the tenuous link breaks. Then Monique comes on the line. She has just finished school for the day and is on her way to choir practice. She launches into a full-throated rendition of Christ is born in Bethlehem. the traditional Christmas carol that she will be singing in church and at festive season events, and the magic of her beautiful voice triumphs over the reluctant line.
THE line from Beijingto Juba is bad. It takes several attempts to connect and even after the call goes through, the voices on the other end keep on disappearing and the tenuous link breaks. Then Monique comes on the line. She has just finished school for the day and is on her way to choir practice. She launches into a full-throated rendition of Christ is born in Bethlehem. the traditional Christmas carol that she will be singing in church and at festive season events, and the magic of her beautiful voice triumphs over the reluctant line.
