Today was fantabulous!
We learned about the multifaceted influences on modern day “Dominicanos.” After reading about how the indigenous Taino, Spanish, and African cultures have been fused together in Dominican artistic expression seen and heard in music, “Carnival” masks as well as the intricate dance movements of salsa, merengue, and salsa, we had the opportunity to express ourselves and what we learned while making masks and dancing. We learned more specific details about this fusion when we met both Dario “El Gato” Victorian (our mask making teacher) and Paul Rosado (our dance instructor). We also tried mangu, mashed green bananas, and a typical Dominican snack, empanadas, which were a major hit for the kids. All in all, Dominicans are very proud yet humble people whom embrace their history and all who come to visit their fascinating country.
Hello everyone, enjoy your visit and continue working hard. Take care!!!
Gloria, Jessica!!
I am so happy to hear you guys are having fun and I hope you are loving Constanza as much as I did. I miss you guys and am so proud of y’all for these experiences you’re taking hold of… Have lots of fun and can’t wait to hear about your trip when you get back!
Love,
Devyn
Iliana, hope you had fun dancing.
Miss your good nights
Mom
What an interesting day! And I’m sure you all must have enjoyed the empanadas. We’re looking forward to hearing all the stories when you get back.
Hi Iliana,
You are so lucky to have the opportunity to travel to another county and help others in need, you are a wonderful niece, hope you are enjoying yourself, Love you Nina Paro❤
So glad everyone is having such a great time. Joe Manuel hope you learned new dance moves so you can show me. Love you and miss you munchkin!
Hey Vicky,
Hope you’re having the time of your life right now. Me and Christine miss you very much ( Mostly me though). Anyways, nothing has been going on much around here. I hope you’ve been making lots of new friends. LOVE YOU!!
Love,
Becky