At the event of:American Independence Celebration Honors Tanzanian Youth

In celebration of the 236th anniversary of American Independence, United States Ambassador to Tanzania Alfonso E. Lenhardt hosted a reception at his residence on June 27 in Dar es Salaam. The theme for this year's celebration centered around youth leaders as the future of Tanzania. The youth were represented by primary and middle school student winners of an essay contest - around the theme of "what democracy means to me," and an art contest - with the theme of "the leader I most admire." The evening also included performances by a U.S. Navy Band, the Kijitonyama Lutheran Youth Choir, and concluded with a spectacular fireworks display. See story: http://tanzania.usembassy.gov/pr_06282012b.html courtesy: U.S.A Embassy

Headmistress of Makongo Primary School and the students.

Deputy Public Affairs Officer U.S.A Embassy Mr. Roberto and Myself.

The U.S. Navy band performs at the 4th of July celebrations held recently at the residence of Ambassador Alfonso E. Lenhardt.And myself.

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AMBASSADOR PRESENTS AWARDS TO ART AND ESSAY COMPETITION WINNERS

Children from Makongo Primary School being Awarded. On the eve of U.S. Independence Day on July 4, the United States Embassy in Dar es Salaam partnered with Tanzanian youth through several outreach programs that celebrate their ideas and potential as future leaders of Tanzania.On June 25, Ambassador Lenhardt hosted an award ceremony at the U.S. Embassy for six Tanzanian youth winners of an essay contest titled "What Democracy Means to Me," and an art contest titled "The Leader I Admire." The Ambassador congratulated and presented certificates and cash awards to the winners, who included English Access Micro-scholarship Program students Lisa Geophrey, John D. Tinuga, and Ninah Mangesho for the essay contest. The Access Program's length is two years and aims to improve English language skills in talented students between the ages of 14 through 18. The art contest winners included Makongo Primary School students Pascal Timothy, Daniel Charles, and Laurent Haji - all of whom selected Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere as the leader they admired most and painted pictures of him. The winning essays and paintings will be featured as centerpieces at the Ambassador's Fourth of July reception. In his remarks, Ambassador Lenhardt noted, "this is indeed an exciting and challenging time to be a Tanzanian youth . . . we believe in you. You will carry Tanzania into the middle of this century and that is no small responsibility. And you have already demonstrated that you are preparing for it by focusing on your education." https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151087311171929.500103.137553061928&type=3

Ambassador Alfonso E. Lenhardt with student winners of the art and essay contests, their parents and mentors throughout the project at the U.S. Embassy on June 25, 2012.

Tanzanian artist Shama Jaffer (second from right), who mentored the three winners of the art competition.

Ambassador Alfonso E. Lenhardt presents award certificate and check to one of the three top winners of the art contest.

Public Affairs Officer Dana L. Banks welcomes guests to the U.S. Embassy on June 25, 2012 http://tanzania.usembassy.gov/pr_06262012.html Press Release. More USA Embassy Pictures: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151853711215483.865053.538625482&type=1

Art contest titled "The Leader I Admire" by U.S.A Embassy

Portrait Painting of your Favorite Leader Workshop by the U.S.A Embassy of Tanzania. 10 days workshop at Makongo Primary School. From 4th June 2012 - 15th June 2012. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151788391795483.856688.538625482&type=3 for more pictures.