Storytelling – bringing people together
![Thomas Bakk - Storyteller Thomas Bakk - Storyteller](http://suehallnet.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/thomas-bakk1.jpg?w=290)
![Maria do Rosario with Thomas Bakk Maria do Rosario with Thomas Bakk](http://suehallnet.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/maria-do-rosario.jpg?w=300)
On Sunday 10th March in the Casa do Povo in Santa Estevao, a few people met together to listen to the Brazilian storyteller Thomas Bakk. He is a passionate, funny, clever storyteller who engages the audience by occasionally involving them in the story. He tells stories, with his body and face. He has a big grin and large eyes which hold your attention. He sings and plays a tambourine as the stories progress. He creates a relaxed friendly atmosphere. He also provides opportunities for the audience to come forward and tell their stories. One woman Maria do Rosario told old stories from the village.
![Maria Tolentina explained her herb book Maria Tolentina explained her herb book](http://suehallnet.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/maria-tolentina.jpg?w=251)
Another woman Maria Tolentinna shared a book she has had published about local herbs. She is known locally as a “Benzedetras”. A wise woman who uses herbs to heal.
Thomas has been recorded on youtube in 2007. It is well worth watching. Thomas Bakk part 1 and part 2 The video is in Brazilian Portuguese. It is the performance that tells the story.