Singing and signing
They cannot hear the orchestra play or the beauty of the voices surrounding them, but for 20 deaf choir members singing in a silent world holds its own pleasures.
The pride in being part of the 600-strong Commonwealth Games opening ceremony choir shows on their faces as they use sign language to sign the songs.
While the eyes of the 580 hearing members of the choir look to the conductor for directions and cues, those of the deaf stay glued to sign language prompter Mrs Dale Pearson, who gives them the rhythm and ensures they stay in time.
The deaf sign singers belong to the New Zealand Association for the Deaf and see their inclusion in the games choir as a victory and major step forward for the deaf.
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