July 25, 2010

• Random Update from Danli

  It has been a while since we updated, and for the I apologize profusely. Hillside Community Church from Keller, TX arrived on Thursday, July 15, and left on Thursday, July 22. It was a whirlwind of a week. I will post a whole blog on that, and I know you will all be waiting with baited breath. 

  This past week, Honduras celebrated the “Day of Lempira” or Indian Day. Lempira was an indian who fought against the Spanish settlement of Honduras. Because of his efforts, and his martyrdom, Honduras was able to retain many of it’s original traditions. The Honduran people are indebted to this historical figure, and he is renown in Honduras a their national hero. To celebrate this day, children all over Honduras dress as indians and traditional Hondurenos, and perform traditional dances, jokes, and songs at school. There is also an “Indian Bonita” and “Indian Bonito” at most schools, “Beautiful Indian”, where the children vote for their favorite of a few contestants. The children also bring traditional food to share with their classmates. One of the things I love most about Hondurans is how much they love their culture. They celebrate all things Honduras, all things Catracho, and they are so dang festive. It is such a sight to see! 

  

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