Day of Parades

 

Day of Parades:  Dia de Desfiles

It is November 20th, 27 degrees, sunny with a warm breeze.  The children are out of school as across the country, in every pueblo, town and city, there are parades commemorating the Revolution of 1910-20.  

  The local Police Band leads the parade of children down the streets of Chuburna to the square. 

To carry the flag is a great honor given to those students with the highest marks.

Knowledge of one's history begins early.  

                               The little ones are dressed as peasant women and armed resisters.

Aren't They So Cute

Gymnastics along the route 

On the cement... bare knees and smiles 

Grade 5 dressed as fruit playing pretend instruments to lively music. 

I have a great video of this  but it wouldn't upload so I can't share it with you... one thing I definitely want to learn to do. 

 Impressive gymnastics; balance and strength; on the cement of the roadway, 

BARE HANDS AND KNEES ON THE CEMENT>>NO MATS

                        Rhythmic Dancing with Pom Poms to Gandam Style..

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Adults model healthy living by demonstrating a step class that happens three times a week in the village. I had joined them for one session several months ago and it was Hot Hot Hot!  They laughed with and at us expats who were dripping with perspiration, while the local women are barely breaking a sweat.
I hear they are doing it on the beach now so I just might try again. 

There were lots of smiles from the children and proud parents. 

 

The next big event is the Fiesta for  the Virgin of Guadalupe on December 8th... and I have just heard that the children are coming to our house caroling on December 14th.  

Christmas music can be heard in the shops in the city and there is a drive for presents for the police officers' children...They are paid so poorly this is one way we say thanks. 

Christmas is definitely in the air!.

Hasta Luega

Dorothy and Gord