Today is Independence Day in Guatemala! There are a lot of traditions to celebrate this holiday. In the night people run in the streets with torches while onlookers toss them bags of water. I also found out that they like to throw bags and buckets full of water at any cars or busses driving by. Schools also put on special events to celebrate. On Friday morning I went with Mishel to see her kids perform in one of these celebrations. They danced to traditional music, sang the national anthem and read patriotic poems. It was adorable. The kids were nervous but did a great job. Mishel took lots of pictures so hopefully you can see some more when our latest update comes out.
Mishel's youngest daughter holds a craft she made for her performance. It is the La Monja Blanca, Guatemala's national flower.
Face painted for a special dance.
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