Having formally taken possession of their
new homes in May this year, the people from Gili Sunut wasted no time in relocating
to the mainland.
But it was no easy task as everthing from
furniture to the local shop had to be packed up and taken to Teangah Anjah
village. At low tide families worked together to carry heavy furniture over the
sand bar to the mainland and a waiting van. From there it was a bumpy one hour
drive to the reach the new village.
One by one Gili Sunut was emptied of
families and the mainland village filled with the sound of the kids exploring
their new homes.
OBRI was on hand to help and ensure that
their new homes were up to standard.
With all 109 families relocated, our
attention turned to organising the formal ceremony to bless the village and welcome
everyone to their new homes.
Plans are now well underway to host the ceremony
on Friday 5th July. Before then, there are a few last minute jobs to
complete including street lighting and tiling the floor of the new Mosque.
We will keep you posted as preparations
take shape.
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