What can you do with a banana? You will find answers to this question in this video: for example "papitas" (banana chips).
The leaves of the banana tree, once dried, can be used as material for every kind of basket or mat.
The leaves of the banana tree may also be of interest to artists. Baneco, a form of art in Haiti using banana leaves, has found an international audience.
This short film is part of the skills development campaign "Learning and Working" developed by UNESCO-UNEVOC.
It contains a set of video and print materials that showcase some practical examples of different activities persons can undertake in an informal setting in order to take up sustainable livelihoods, using simple and easily accessible materials and tools.
The films are accompanied by corresponding booklets. Click on http://www.unevoc.unesco.org/fileadmi... to access the booklet for this short film.
For more information on the skills development campaign "Learning and Working" visit: http://www.unevoc.unesco.org/learning...
Directed by Ramigé Film Production
Produced by UNESCO
© UNESCO 1997
Occupational Health, Safety and Hygiene
It is the facilitator's responsibility to draw the attention of the participants to hygiene issues arising from the scenes shown in the video. Hygiene is always an issue when handling food items. In the following text, the facilitator finds some general advice, but further information should be obtained by anybody who wants to take up the food production activities shown in the video.
It is very important to prepare food safely to avoid harmful bacteria from spreading and growing. Hands should be thoroughly washed and cleaned with soap before handling food. The use of sterile latex gloves is also an option. It is recommended to wear a face mask when handling food. Anything that touches the food before, after and during preparation -- utensils, working surface, storage containers, etc. - has to be kept clean. How food is stored is also important for making sure it is save to eat. Use sealed bags and containers. Keep the storage area dry and not too warm.
The area where you are preparing and storing the food should be kept very clean. Keep out flies, mice, ants and other pests.
