Here's a video of traditional hegi dancing at an agricultural fair in the town of Salto Dupí, where another volunteer lives. A voice is describing the dance, then enters into a traditional song. There are many different types of hegi dances, of which I only know a couple. The Feria was a fun chance to travel to another town and see the work there! About a dozen volunteers showed up for the event on Jan 15 which included sales of artisan crafts, vegetables and agricultural products from the Organic Producers' Association (which the PC works with), home cooked meals, and a dance in the evening. Volunteers, Ngabes, and children danced together late into the night at this dry event, a very special occasion in a culture where the tradition is to get smashing drunk at all celebrations.
I put a number of new photos on my Picasa (see right side of page) with notes. Take a look through them!
My house is finished as well, though I have yet to move in. Here's a slideshow of the rest of the construction process.
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