Day 2

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Day Two presented a lighter workshop format and more room for bonding and expression among participants. The morning session involved discussions on the influence of fashion, music and graffiti art on adolescents. Presentations were made by Camella Ehlke (fashion designer with Triple5Soul of New York), Wendell Manwarren (Trinidadian rapso artiste from the group 3Canal), and Enrique Torres otherwise known as Part 1, parttds@aol.com, (a well-known graffiti artiste from New York). Day Two presented a lighter workshop format and more room for bonding and expression among participants. The morning session involved discussions on the influence of fashion, music and graffiti art on adolescents. 

Fashion, music and graffiti art are forms of xpression for young people through which they can channel their emotions and affirm their individual identities. During the afternoon session, participants were able to experience the positivity of graffiti art as all congregated to paint a large expanse of walls at the YMCA property. They were equally proud and happy because they had left their countries' and organisations' mark in Trinidad, and moreso in a public place. The practical experience also de-stressed many who were tired from jet lag and the previously intense Day One. The experience showed all how good graffiti art could make adolescents feel.

Day Two also included group workshops in which participants discussed the strengths and weaknesses of approaches used to reach adolescents and their potential for replication, suitability to the various cultures, and other challenges.

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