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After the Tsunami, film making on the beach at Patong, Thailand, working with Muslim Children - making film, music, and animations

2005-11-10

I’m conscious that I’ve not written much about the time I spent late last year with Jonathan Furness in Thailand. I’ve written a news article now, and here it is: Ultralab commissioned by British Council to work in Thailand with communities after the Tsunami It is hard to believe

I’m conscious that I’ve not written much about the time I spent late last year with Jonathan Furness in Thailand. I’ve written a news article now, and here it is: Ultralab commissioned by British Council to work in Thailand with communities after the Tsunami It is hard to believe that the beautiful beach town of Patong was ripped apart by the forces of nature. Over 283,100 people were killed on that fateful tsunami day in December 2004. 129 Britons lost their lives and countless others were affected by destruction of home, belongings and loved ones. Today, Patong Beach in Phuket is beautiful, the sea is warm and clear and the sand is pure and white. The shoreline has been totally rejuvenated through the building of new hotels, restaurants and homes all smartly painted in bright colours and bustling with life. The beach is scattered with holiday makers, playing games on the sand, couples bathing, and on the sun beds, children playing in the sea while paragliders sore around in the sky above them. It is clear to see that some form of normality has returned to this once tourist hotspot since the 15 foot and following 30 foot wave struck and brought disaster to this community. As you w…

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