Grandparents Day

As mentioned in my previous post, the schools hosted a day to celebrate Grandparents. This week, nearly 400 grandparents showed up to the celebration at Chamche, and there were similar celebrations at Purulha and Mocohan. Grandparents were treated to piñatas, live Marimba music, a drama, tamales (beef in corn flour dough, wrapped in a leaf, and boiled), and inspirational message, activities, and prizes. Here are some photos from the event at Chamche.

Palm branches as traditional decoration

A Grandpa waiting for the festivities to start

Many of them agreed to having their picture taken, but never having used a camera, they don't understand to smile and look at the camera. These women giggled with delight afterward when I showed them their picture on the screen.

This was the second picture I took of this man, after showing him his picture on the screen

Traditional Guatemalan instrument: the marimba (like a big xylophone they all play at the same time)

Just before things get going - not having fun yet

Some characters in the drama

Some students who were there to usher, serve food, and help out

The pine needles were decorating the cement floor.

This little girl was scooping them up and carrying them to her grandparents. 

There was one piñata for Grandmothers, one for Grandfathers.

All are waiting expectantly for the candy to fall.

Watching the piñata

See their smiles as they rush in for the candy :)

Me with one of the teachers, Claudia