So last weekend was so much fun here in Nicoya. I was able to spend a lot of time with my family and learn about customs here in Costa Rica. I have learned that Nicoya is a very close knit community and whenever there is some kind of celebration the entire town is a part of it. The Festival of Lights celebration was this past weekend.
Before the celebration me and some of the other girls went and helped create the float for out school. It was interesting to see how the school made up for the lack of supplies they had. Despite the need to re-use paper or make do, the float turned out really nice. I have learned from this situation how thankful we should be here for the supplies that we have here.
During the festival I actually got to work and help out by helping serve food. Nicole's mother, Vicky, is considered the cook of Nicoya so she was in charge of creating the rice for the entire festival. It was really fun getting to meet different people from the town and being able to help. Most of the people that we served were students from other towns who were a part of the parade. I didn't realize how the surrounding towns all work together so often.
After working for a few hours (which was very tiring) we went and listened to a band that was playing Salsa music. Lots of people were dancing and signing and having a really good time. I am very jealous of the dancing that I have seen here in Costa Rica. I really wish that I could have learned how to dance, but I don't think with the best of lessons I could be that successful. My family always dances and has tried to teach me a few times.
A student waving at me!
The parade!
Students playing soccer during free time.