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| Guatemalan pride! |
So to continue with the celebrations of "Independence Week" we headed to San Andres Iztapa this morning with the band to preform in yet another parade and band presentation/competition. Here in Guatemala (or maybe just here at NPH) they celebrate Independence Day all week, even though it is not until this coming Thursday the 15th.
Today consisted of the bands, from all the schools in San Andres and the surrounding areas, marching though the streets of San Andres for an hour to begin the presentation. When the parade come to a close we all patiently waited as each band was given a chance to show off what they can do. And again they were lead by yours truly--making sure the bands did not get to close to each other.
There were bands ranging form preschool through middle school with a total of 18 bands and over 200 kids. They all came dressed in matching outfits--whether it be there school uniform or a head to toe marching band uniform. Each band was excited to be there and represent their country, their family and their school.
As fun as the morning was--5 hours of listening to marching bands is a lot. Can only wait to see what tomorrow brings...all I know is that I have to be at school at 6am to decorate a car like the Mayan ruins--Tikal. From there we are heading back to San Andres for another day of parades. More excitement to come.
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Two of the students who won the academic
awards led the parade! |
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| "Marching" through San Andres. |
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| Cool kids waiting their turn to preform. |
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| Marta Celia and Alejandro |
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