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The story is about a village girl’s dream to further her studies in the city. Dawan’s life is not 
easy as she faces many challenges. Dawan’s wildest dream comes true when she is placed first in 
the scholarship winners’ list. But ironically she has to compete against her own brother who is 
equally interested in studying in the city. If she rejects the scholarship, her brother has a chance to 
go to the city. Dawan comes to know that her brother Kwai is placed second in the scholarship list. 
Kwai is resentful that his sister can go to the city while he may have to study in the village school. 
There is hostility and their normally-loving sibling relationship takes the brunt of it with the 
scholarship announcement.
Then there is her father who thinks that a girl does not need to study further. After all girls 
marry and bear children. Her place is in the kitchen finally. Of what good is an education? In 
addition, there are other people who warn her that there are many dangers and evils in the city. 
The city is no place for a girl.
Many obstacles torment Dawan who is torn with doubts. After much persuasion, Dawan’s 
father agrees to let Dawan go to the city for her education. It is interesting to note that Dawan’s 
grandmother is more forward-thinking and wishes Dawan to continue her studies in the city. Kwai 
comes around to the idea that his sister should accept the offer and continue her studies. He is 
also a little sad that he and Dawan will not get a chance to see the sunrise together as they 
usually do. Dawan considers everything and feels that she is capable of taking up the scholarship 
and the responsibility it entails. Perhaps she can prove something by taking the villagers out of the 
mental rut they are in. Girls too should further their education and improve their lot. She hopes that 
she will be the change that the family and her village need.

Table of Sing to the Dawn

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Volume 1