Today was full of culture, music and dancing!!
Glimpsers and Youth Ambassadors
Yesterday morning we visited with Carmen in the city of Aguita, where we danced and listened to palos. Palos are large drums that originate from Africa; the practice of playing the palos has been present in the Dominican Republic since the arrival of enslaved African people. The playing of palos is still embedded in the current Dominican culture today. After, we visited Aguita de Olivorio Mateo where Esmerlin taught us about the religion of Santeria and water rituals.
Santeria Alter
It was followed by an afternoon of learning how to dance Bachata, Merengue, and Mangulina with Meineri. We sweated until we couldn’t sweat anymore! But now our arms, legs and hips move to the rhythm of the Dominican Republic!
We now understand that dancing and music transcends language barriers and connects us all!
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Hi Isa!
So nice to see you smiling and having such a good time. Love you daughter!
Love Mom
Hi Karina !
I was barely told that I could see images and videos of you in this website so it’s cool 🌷 and refreshing that I could see your smile . I miss you a lot , it’s been tough bc I’ve been putting hours and you not being here is so sad . Just know at the moment I am still here and I’m 100 hundred percent in us. LOVE YOU ! I’ve been desperate for you and I couldn’t have send this comment without Angela 😂
Sahil!!!
Good to see your dance moves.
Love,
Amma and Nanna
I hope y’all are as happy as you look!! Keep it up!!
Shaylan’s mama
yessss alex doing what she loves the most: DANCING
now you just gotta sing for them hehehee
have fun, luv u <3
Alex!!!! You’re dancing!!! Can’t wait to have you back home so you can come teach me some of those moves you learned. We miss you very much but are so happy to see how much you are getting to experience.
Love you so much…Mom
I miss you jasmine I hope you are having so much fun!! Can’t wait to hear about your trip 🙂
Shaylie, you have to teach me these dances next time I see you. I love you!
I’m glad you’re doing what you like most (Dancing) on your trip Jackie!! Great job! Love you see you soon!!