Silence wraps
the small village school
Twenty four eyes
carefully watch
a long bamboo can
waved in the air
by an old teacher
who tells us
he knows
how to create new sounds...

Then any boy
gets a piece
and a knife
and a drill in turn
let's make holes
where it's marked
knots are open
it's nice to smooth...

Suddenly
we are ravished
by a first sweet note
followed by a further,
and further more...

A skilled hand tunes us,
conducts and fascinates us,
taking us to the pleasure
of discovering the music
given off
by the incredible flute
so clear, essential, perfect...

In the silent snowy twilight
the small school lights up
in several sounds...

And music suddenly comes!