We did a few things differently as a committee this time. Instead of having the same band come play, we had a gentleman from Las Marias come sing. Everyone loved him, but I thought he was more like a fake Vicente Fernandez at a karaoke bar. He brought along his cousin, who also sang a handful of songs, much to the crowd's delight. We brought back the pinatas, which kept the kids happy. Also, we were accompanied by my neighboring JICA volunteer, Sachiko, who brought along one of her colleagues. They are both working on recycling projects, so they talked to the crowd about the importance of recycling and played recycling games with the kids. They also brought along some traditional Japanese clothing and allowed the people in attendance to try it on and take pictures. That was a smashing success, and we will be inviting them back again!
This festival was the best attended and all of the vendors sold their food. Some were sold out by 11:00am. I think people in town are finally starting to buy into the idea and are looking forward to the festival. This month we're switching things up a bit, and want to try the festival in the afternoon. I'm so proud of my committee for sticking together all year and being so successful. They're going to be the official counterpart agency of the next volunteer who is replacing me, and arriving here in March 18th!
(Sachiko, Myself, Don Luis, Tyler and Machiko.)
(The church ladies rock the pupusa venta!)
(The look of success.)
(Erica and her jewelry group came up to sell their product. Here she and Jesse are selling like great street vendors.)
(My favorite panes con pollo lady.)
(I was holding Felipe for a while, but then had to pass him off to Jesse, in whose arms he promptly fell asleep.)
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