Marple Library Went 'Down Under' In Didgeridoo Show

BROOMALL–Koalas, kangaroos and kookaburras–those were just a few creatures that Raihan Alma of Didg Revolution introduced to the patrons, both young and old, at on Tuesday evening.

As part of Delaware County Library System's ," Marple library hosted an Australia-themed show featuring Alma's skills on the traditional Aborigine Australian instrument: the didgeridoo.

The didgeridoo, traditionally made out of wood, is a long tube in which you blow air into one side of the tube, creating vibrations and, ultimately, sounds.

"It's fantastic," said Melissa Anderson, children's assistant at the library. "It's amazing to have this kind of program."

Alam, who traveled from St. Petersburg, FL, has been a musician "all his life" but primarily a drummer and picked up the didgeridoo seven years ago after watching some "didgeridoo masters" in Tampa, FL.

From then on, Alam was so intrigued with the instrument he began taking lessons and soon–three years ago–joined his friend who started up Didg Revolution.

Alam, a full-time middle school teacher, chose to take up this opportunity touring up and down the east coast during his summer off teaching children about Australia, the didgeridoo and other friendly campaigns such as, "The Golden Rule–Kindness, Tolerance and Respect," "Bullying is not cool," and "Protect the Planet."

In addition, Alam showed off his pet lizard, Jelly Bean, an Australian blue-tongued lizard.

"For me, it's just an awesome summer," shared Alam.

By the end of the summer, Alam will travel to 11 states all across the east coast with a goal to spreading awareness about Australia's ecology and biodiversity.