In May, El Nispero celebrated its founding anniversary, of how many years I can’t quiet remember and there is also the debate of whether they celebrate from the colonial population or from Honduran independence. For those who haven’t been tuned in. El Nispero, the municipality, has a population of about seven thousand of which 3,500 live in the city center, casco urbano. There are seven aldeas of which I work in one primarily, Santa Cruz. The day began with a parade through town and then many speeches made by Alcalde and other community leaders. There was also a gift given to EL Nispero’s oldest living mother, as the anniversary was celebrated the day before Mother’s Day. Later in the day, the community members sold comida typical, typical Honduran Foods, from chumpas, small shade structures. By late afternoon though, the main event started. If you need to know anything about El Nispero it is that we grow beans, corn, and coffee. Additionally, women make beautiful mats from tule, a straw like pant. This patate is made in both in both its natural coloring and died. Also, women often form the tule into folders, place mats, bags, and hot plates. So going back to the main event, there was what I guess would be translated into a fashion show in which every participant wore a dress made from and representing El Nispero and its agricultural produce. And this event is taken very seriously. Judges are brought in from Santa Barbara to judge the three different ages groups, kindergarten, elementary/middle school and high school. Additionally, each girl has to make a speech about her gown. Just check out these pics to see the hard work that all the mothers put into this event and you will see some spectacular art work!
Isn't she pretty?
I went home that night, after nearly being hit by a firework that was clearly not set off by a professional, fried crispy from the sun and totally happy!
I will put more pics on my picassa account if you would like to see more of the great dresses.
Wishing you all Peace, Love, and Avocados,B
Isn't she pretty?
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