Singing and signing
The price in being part of the 600-strong Commonwealth Games opening ceremony choir as they use sign language to sing is evident.
- Storytelling/Performances
- TV/Media
Taonga source:
NZ Herald
Reference number:
SignDNA – Deaf National Archive New Zealand, A1990-006
Bibliographic source:
NZ Herald, 19 January 1990, p.2
Copyright status:
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