On 23 October, 21 young people used their creative talents to transform the green Selibon klikos into a true work of art. At Hòfi Kultural, students from Scholen Gemeenschap Bonaire, Forma, Forsa, VMBO and Liseo painted unique designs under the guidance of local artists that illustrate the themes of nature and sustainability. This activity is part of the Sushi or Dushi Kliko Challenge. For the most beautifully painted clickos, the participating young people and the schools can win a prize.
The atmosphere was good last Saturday at Hòfi Kultural. While enjoying music and a good dose of enthusiasm, the young people started painting their own invented creations on the kliko's. On the painted clickos you can see illustrations of litter, sports, flora, fauna, landscapes and the underwater world. A number of clickos also contain motivational texts to keep Bonaire clean and to protect animals. The students are so impressed by the clicko artworks that they believe thatonly garbage bags should be allowed in to keep themclean. Some young people even want to take the clicko home with them.
The painting day started with an interactive presentation of STINAPA's teaching material about nature and the importance of depositing and separating waste. The nature lesson also served as inspiration for painting the clickos. After the nature lesson, the young people were so inspired that a number of them said they wanted to join a clean-up. Creativity was not only used in painting the clickos,but also in making a rap about the responsible handling of litter and the protection of nature. The rap was written and recorded by Juriëlla Josephia,accompanied by Jo Coffie (Jo Café Music).
The collaboration between the artists and young people was enormously inspiring. Everyone helped each other to learn techniques, make designs and make the clickos as beautiful as possible. The creative process was different for each group. Some groups had a concrete idea in advance and others ran free during the painting. The enthusiasm to do a Kliko Challenge again is great and the young people are eagerly looking forward to a similar project.
The nine painted clickos will be judged by a jury on 5 November during a private meeting. On the Boneiru Duradero Facebook page and Sushi or Dushi Instagram page you can vote from 29 October. The rap will also be shared on social media and with radio stations. For the favorite clickos, a prize is awarded to the schools and the young people during the private meeting.
The Sushi or Dushi Kliko Challenge is an initiative of the World Wildlife Fund, Public Entity Bonaire and Selibon N.V. in collaboration with Tourism Corporation Bonaire, STINAPA and Fundashon Plataforma Kultural. Caribbean Homes is the main sponsor of this project and the painting materials are sponsored by Krioyo Paints. The Sushi or Dushi Kliko Challenge is a project that is carried out to make both young and old more aware of the importance of careful handling of nature.