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Taking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

A Testimony from one of our Early Career Creatives, Jimmy Macfarlane about the project. Datganiad o un o'n "Early Career Creatives" , Jimmy Macfarlane am y prosiect. #access #shoutaboutaccess #breakingthebox #inclusion #accessibletheatre

A blue, orange, yellow and red background with a black and white Image of Jimmy Macfarlane sat in his electric wheelchair in a rehearsal room.

A teal background with Dark blue writing. There is a dark blue brush stroke accress the top right hand corner.

A teal background with Navy writing and navy brushstrokes in the corners.

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Taking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM ALL OF US AT TAKING FLIGHT THEATRE. We cannot wait to see what 2026 brings for accessible Theatre in Wales and beyond! BLWYDDYN NEWYDD DDA ODDI WRTH BAWB AT CWMNI THEATRE TAKING FLIGHT. Rydym yn cyffrous iawn i weld beth a ddaw yn 2026 i theatr hygyrch yng Nghymru.

A Yellow and Teale with four white, rainbow like arches travelling down from the top right hand corner. Orange and Teale fireworks explode from the number 2026 in the middle of the page. A message reads in Welsh and in English. "Happy New Year! With thanks to all our staff, friends and freelancers for all your support throughout 2025!"

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Taking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Mae hi'n anrhydedd i fod yn un o nifer i gyrraedd rownd derfynol "Fantastic for Families; Best Family Arts Activity". Darllenwch yr erthygl gyfan trwy ddefnyddio'r ddolen isod. www.familyarts.co.uk/awards-shortli…

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Taking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

We are honoured to be amongst this years Fantastic for Families; Best Family Arts Activity Finalists, with our production of You've got Dragons. Read the full article about how we got there via the link below. www.familyarts.co.uk/awards-shortli…

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Taking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Fel rhan o'n project Torri'r Box, aeth ein Cydlynydd Mynediad Tafsila Khan gyda Alistair Sill ar ddaeth Sain Ddisgrifiad o Y Muni Pontypridd. Mae'r project yma dal i wthio'r bariau, i greu lleoliadau hygyrch i bawb.

Tafsila and Alistair stand at the entrance of the Muni. Above the doors there is a stain glass window, and there are beautiful stone pillars framing the entrance way.

A lady, with pink hair tied back in a ponytail, is pressing a button on her left to call the lift. Half of the silver lift doors appear infront of her. She is wearing blue jeans, a black coat and a pink bag.

Alistair and Tafsila, stand infront of a bar, with three stools infront of it. The bar is lit from below with a warm yellow. Alistair points out his hand as though describing something infront of him. Behind the bar there are shelves displaying teas and coffees.

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Taking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

As a part of our wonderful Breaking the Box project, our Access Coordinator Tafsila Khan joined Alistair Sill on an Audio Described tour of Y Muni Pontypridd. This project continues to thrive in breaking down access barriers in order to create an inclusive experience for all when visitng the venue.

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Taking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

We are celebrating World Mental Health Day, with some wonderful advice from our friend Ben, a character from our latest production of You've got Dragons! “Give your dragon your full attention at least once a day. Dragons get worse when ignored." #worldmentalhealthday

5 Characters, close together, creating a dragon figure with their bodies, infront of a red sunset background.

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Taking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

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Taking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Rydym yn dathlu Diwrnod Iechyd Meddwl y byd, gyda chymorth oddi wrth ein ffrind Ben, un o gymeriadau'n cynhyrchiad diwethaf Mae gen ti Ddreigiau. “Rho' dy sylw llawn i dy ddraig o leiaf unwaith y dydd. Mae anwybyddu nhw'n neud nhw'n waeth." #worldmentalhealthday

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Taking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

ESTYNIAD CAIS! Rydym wedi gosod estyniad amser i geisio am ein swydd Marchnata a Cyfathrebu i , 5yp Dydd Llun y 13fed o Hydref. Am fwy o wybodaeth, ewch i'n wefan. www.takingflighttheatre.org.uk/we-a…

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Taking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

APPLICATION EXTENSION The deadline to apply to be our new Marketing and Communications officer, has been extended to 5pm on Monday the 13th of October. For more information on how to apply, see link below. www.takingflighttheatre.org.uk/we-a…

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Taking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

What a fabulous pair of trainers! Emily Rose is near to completing her training to deliver our Fantastic Deaf Awareness Training Package. Just part of our new approach to accredited courses. For more info on our CPD courses and other opportunties visit www.takingflighttheatre.org.uk

Two white women, one with glasses and a curly fringe, the other with long curly hair, smile at the camera.

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Taking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Am bâr o hyfforddwyr! Mae Emily Rose bron a bod wedi cyflawni ei hyfforddiant er mwyn darparu ein sesiynau Ymwybyddiaeth Fyddar, 'mond rhan o'n dull newydd i gyrsiau achrededig. Am fwy o wybodaeth ar ein cyrsiau "CPD" ewch i www.takingflighttheatre.org.uk

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Taking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Taking Flight are seeking a creative Marketing and Communications Officer to raise our profile, boost audience engagement, and share our story across multiple platforms. For more information please go to www.takingflighttheatre.org.uk/we-a…

Person in a flamboyant outfit with pink and purple hues, wearing glasses, holding a drink, and gesturing energetically on stage.

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Taking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Mae Cwmni Theatr Taking Flight yn chwilio am Swyddog Marchnata a Chyfathrebu creadigol i'n helpu i godi ein proffil, hybu ymgysylltiad gyda chynulleidfaoedd, ac i rannu ein stori ar draws nifer o lwyfannau. Ar gyfer mwy o wybodaeth, ewch i’n wefan. www.takingflighttheatre.org.uk

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Taking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Huge congratulations to Jimmy and his first professional set of performances at St Fagan's Food Festival on the weekend. It rained, it poured, and once or twice the sun shone! A soggy welcome to the world of Outdoor theatre. Well done Jimmy- you nailed it. #firstprofessionalactingjob #breakingthebox

Image shows a smiling man, in an electric wheenchair, holding a colourful bunch of flowers.

Three people in comedic costumes perform outdoors; one is in a ghillie suit in a wheelchair, another in a scout outfit, and the third in cycling gear. An audience sits in the background, smiling and clapping, next to a small sign with Welsh and English text.

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Taking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

This morning we are rehearsing at the marvellous Talentshack on Penarth Rd. The premiere of our Twitch, Glitch and Flap is almost upon us. Rydyn ni'n ymarfer yn Talent Shack bore 'ma, ar gyfer ein cynhyrchiad newydd "Twitch, Glitch and Flap". museum.wales/whatson/food-festival

As through a telescope, a large beaked colourful birds head is peaking out

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Taking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Some gorgeous pics here from last week's Talent Shack Shakespeare directed by Elise, with support from Steph. Showcasing the talents of two of our fab youth theatre members, of whom we are very proud, alongside Talent Shack young people. They all did so well & took integrated access in their stride

A collage of images from Midsummer Night's Dream, light mainly in green or peach, with the words Midsummer Nights Dream centre and the logos for Talent Shack and Taking Flight

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Taking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

As our own YT is taking a break this summer, we're pleased to be able to support two of our members to take part in Talent Shack's Shakespeare in a Week workshops, cast as Hermia & Puck, and very happy that Elise has been invited to direct the show!

A flyer for Talent Shacks Summer School with artwork for A Midsummer Night's Dream and the practical booking details for the project which ran 26-29th August

A young boy sits backwards on a chair, arms folded, looking resigned, whilst a young woman stands behind him, looking dramatically into the distance

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Taking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Hope you enjoyed some wonderful weather over the Bank holiday. Don't forget that we'll be enjoying some awesome outdoor fun at Amgueddfa Cymru/ Museum Wales's St Fagan's Food Festival next month (13&14 September). Fingers crossed for similar weather. museum.wales/whatson/food-festival

A bird watcher in brown mac and trilby faces away from us, an illustrated nest and chicks on top of their hat. They are consulting a bird book, looking out at the countryside in front of them whilst a variety of birds watch the watcher from on top of their binoculars, in their wellingtons, on their lunchbox and even VR glasses! The words Twitch, Glitch & Flap are in orange at the centre of the image.

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Taking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Catch up with all things #BreakingTheBox over on our #LinkedIn showcase page, including all the news from our partner venues, and from our Provocateurs - Demelza, Emily Rose & Rhys. www.linkedin.com/pulse/breaking-box…

A colourful graphic inlaid with a b&w photo: two women and a man in their 20s pose for a photo in a theatre foyer, all three have pale skin. The two women have their hair pushed back by sunglasses on their heads, the man has a neat beard and striped tshirt

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Taking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

As it is #WorldPhotographyDay, please take a moment to appreciate this absolutely glorious shot by Kirsten McTernan on our most recent production #Martha. It's a showstopper. (Lighting Design Garrin Clarke, Set & Costume Design Carl Davies).

Duffy, centre dressed in a white flouncy shirt, corset and fishnet stockings, is flanked by Rhiannon and Amy in black boobed wigs, red corsets and black & white striped tights. To the side of the cabaret style stage, Eben stand at the microphone, with white painted face and rouge, wearing a cropped military tailcoat with tassles and cropped dress trousers with a green stripe, black and white brogues and chequered socks complete his costume

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Taking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Welcome to the Team! Nia Rees is joining the team as part time administrative assistant this month. Nia is a Welsh-speaking creative from RCT and a proud mum of one. The eagle eyed amongst you may recognise Nia from our 2021 production of Road or as a member of 2022’s Flying Squad!

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Taking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Movement for Good are boosting their next draw, doubling the money to £2,000. There is still time to nominate us to be in with a chance of receiving this generous donation. It takes less than 2 minutes. Simply do so before midnight Sunday 27th July. movementforgood.com

A Benefact Group image on a dark green background featuring the words we're doubling the money for our next draw and a simple rocket graphic

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Taking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

We're very excited to be returning to St Fagan's Food Festival this year with a new show, Twitch Glitch & Flap. Look out for more details, coming soon!

A bird watcher in brown mac and trilby faces away from us, an illustrated nest and chcks on top of their hat. They are consulting a bird book, looking out at the countryside in front of them whilst a variety of birds watch the watcher from on top of their binoculars, in their wellingtons, on their lunchbox and even VR glasses!

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Taking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

A spot of lunch to celebrate our brilliant volunteer David on his birthday. Thank you for your commitment and enthusiasm David!

Elise, David, Bethan and Elise's young son pose for a photo celbrating David's birthday

Lou holds the camera for a selfie around a pub table with volunteer David and operations manager Bethan

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Taking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Steph had a day away from the office yesterday to join others at the Senedd BSL Wales Bill Event. A really positive day with the introduction of the legislative text for the bill. Here's to 2026 being the year it is passed into law! #BSLWalesBill

A group of people gathered on and in front of the steps of Cardiff's Senedd building. They hold a mx of placards and banners calling for the introduction of the BSL language Act Wales.

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Taking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Mae rhywbeth doniol yn dod! Something fun is on the way... #Clowning #Accessible #Festival #Outdoor

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Taking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

We just found this lovely pic taken by production manager Tom Naylor of some of the #Martha team following our last show in Bangor. Look at those gorgeous faces, not to mention the set! Don't forget you can check out the full credits for the show in our online programme: bit.ly/4e8PvVX

12 members of the Martha team pose on set for a group photo, some stand, some are seated, Steph at the front is seated on a mobility scooter. The set is a gorgeous pink and teal 1920s & 1950s inspired underground cabaret, with a round stage and sparkly lights

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Taking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Rydym yn falch iawn o 'Martha', diolch yn fawr i'r holl dîm am eu hymdrech enfawr yn creu sioe arbennig iawn. Perfformiad olaf heno @pontiobangor.bsky.social . Archebwch nawr! We are so proud of Martha, thanks to the entire team for your massive efforts in creating a very special show.

A full credits list for Martha, with head shots of the 6 actors. This can be downloaded as a pdf from our website

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Taking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Dim ond cwpl o docynnau sydd ar ôl ar gyfer perfformiad heno, ARCHEBWCH NAWR!⚠️ Taith Gyffwrdd 6.15yh, sioe 7.30yh Only a couple of tickets remaining for tonight's show. BOOK NOW!⚠️ Touch tour 6.15pm, show 7.30pm tickets.pontio.co.uk/Online/default…

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Taking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Dyma eich cyfle olaf i weld Martha heno 'ma. Peidiwch â cholli ein hadnoddau 'cyn y sioe' tu allan y stiwdio - cyflwyniadau sain, dyluniadau gwisgoedd a mwy. Final chance to see #Martha at Pontio tonight. Don't miss our pre-show foyer resources - audio introductions, costume drawings and more.

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Taking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

The lovely Chris Birch came in to the Sherman last week to chat with Steph about all things #Martha. If you missed the show on Sunday, you can listen again here (video version coming soon) player.autopod.xyz/934099 25 & 26 June Pontio, Bangor

A promo photo for Bro Radio's sunday morning show

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Taking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Bangor, rydym yma! Mae cynulleidfaoedd yn dwli ar Martha. Archebwch tocynnau tra gallwch chi! 🎟️ Bangor, we're here! Audiences are loving #Martha, grab your tickets while you still can!🎟️ @pontiobangor.bsky.social HENO/YFORY TONIGHT/TOMORROW. www.takingflighttheatre.org.uk/martha

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Taking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

"There is no other way to describe this show aside from stunning." Nation Cymru Wyt ti'n barod, Bangor? Mae hi'n bron amser i ni dechrau sioeau Pontio Martha. Are you ready Bangor? We're almost ready to start our run of Martha at Pontio. nation.cymru/culture/theatre-review…

A screenshot from Nation Cymru's website of the start of Molly Stubb's review of Martha

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Taking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Cyfle olaf Caerdydd, HENO! Cardiff, this is your last chance to see #Martha. TONIGHT! www.shermantheatre.co.uk/event/mart…

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Taking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

This afternoon's matinee performance of Martha is cancelled. We made this decision for the welfare of our audience & team due to high temperatures. Please contact the Sherman box office to exchange your ticket for tonight's performance which will go ahead, or to receive a refund.

Duffy, centre dressed in a flouncy white shirt, sits, holding a large wine bottle, angel wings on his back. The words too darned hot are written on the side with a skull replacing the o in hot

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Taking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

For a deeper dive into the world of Martha, and for a full credits list, take a look at our digital programme bit.ly/4e8PvVX

A screenshot from the credits page of the Martha programme, featuring a production shot of one of the Cabaret numbers in the show

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Taking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Tybed welsoch chi ni ar Heno neithiwr ? Roedden ni wrth ein boddhau'n croesawu'r Llinos i’n hymarferion wythnos yn ôl, iddyn nhw gael dysgu mwy am y ddrama gan Steph, Bea ac Eben. Gwyliwch eto o 1 funud 52 eiliad.

A screenshot from Heno, featuring a presenter sat on an orange sofa with the artwork for Martha on a big screen behind him

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Taking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another great review out today on Get the Chance (includes spoilers, so if you're coming to see the show - wait until after you have seen it to read!) getthechance.wales/2025/06/18/marth… Sherman Theatre Until 21st June Pontio Bangor 25/26 June

A screenshot of the review headline:
Martha – a review by Eva Marloes
(4 / 5)
Sweet, funny, and irreverent, Martha conquers the hearts of the public. Martha is a musical play about the marginalisation and repression of deaf people and the use of the sign language that mixes historical episodes with a future dystopia.

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Taking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

"an important piece of theatre by a company, Taking Flight, that is a leader in creating work as unapologetically defiant as this, challenging our preconceptions. It is, in itself, a small but powerful act of rebellion" The Stage

A screenshot from the Stage's website, featuring a production shot of Amy Helena above the heady 'hedonistic mix of drama, musical sketches and powerful messages

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Taking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Here's what audiences are saying about #Martha, and a first glimpse at Carl Davies's incredible set & costumes and Garrin Clarke's gorgeous lighting.

. An audience quote "Incredible performances and a powerful story 10/10" over a photo of Cherie wearing a blue beret, and a hot pink blouse over a yellow vest, a vintage lamp glows to the left

Duffy, centre dressed in a flouncy white shirt, sits, holding a large wine bottle, angel wings on his back An audience quote "Absolutely stunning design" top right

Bea in pink, with oversized sleeves and large glasses smiles broadly and points out of shot. An audience quote " a beautiful portrait of Deaf excellence" in yellow at the bottom

Amy dressed in a peachy slip and a black bobbed wig holds out her right hand. On the captions screen behind her are the words 'This is my language, you can't take it" An audience quote in yellow reads "Amazing experience, unlike anything I have ever seen before"

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Taking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Come and see Steph and Sam in the foyer before heading into Martha's! They have lots of brilliant resources to share to make your visit accessible... you can also find them on our website - the resources, not Steph & Sam. #shoutaboutaccess

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Taking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Here's what audiences are saying about #Martha, & a first glimpse at Carl Davies's incredible set/costumes & Garrin Clarke's gorgeous lighting. Dyma beth mae cynulleidfaoedd yn ei ddweud am #Martha, gyda chipolwg cyntaf o’r set a gwisgoedd arbennig gan Carl Davies, a goleuo gwych gan Garrin Clarke.

Duffy, centre dressed in a flouncy white shirt, black corset and lacy stockings is flanked by Rhiannon and Amy in black wigs, red corsets and black and white striped tights. An audience quote "We need more productions like this" bottom left

The cast gathered on Carl's cabaret club set in pink and mint green. Bea centre stage in a pink fluffy dressing gown. The words "Something reallt interesting, completely out of the box, really great experience. I really enjoyed" written top left in yellow

Amy and Rhiannon in bright blue and ink respectively gaze out of shot at events unseed, a vintage lamp in the foreground. The words 'I loved how immersive it was, I felt like I was in the bar' in yellow at the bottom

Bea in pink, with oversized sleeves reaches out reassuringly to Rhiannon in a red polka dot blouse and a large hair bow. The words 'A truly unique theatre experience. It was so lovely to be immersed in a blend of the two languages' in yellow at the bottom

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