This was their elementary school. The building was provided by the government, but there was no budget provided for its maintenance. It also wasn't big enough to accommodate all of the kids needing schooling.
The thatch-roofed building housed the high school.
We ended up gathering in the new church building. They rang a bell to let the community know we were ready to meet.
We performed some songs and did some throat singing for the community.
Afterwards, we let them try out our drums.
The people enjoyed the performing so much they got up and shared some of their own songs and dances with us, even using our drums!
Minerva WilsonWe ended the day listening to Minerva Wilson, a Miskito woman who has been accompanying us to the eastern region. She told us her personal story, and also about the complicated relations between the indigenous peoples in this part of Nicaragua and the Sandinista regime after the revolution.
When she finished her talk, the students were asked if they saw any similarities between the historical experience of Inuit and the situation of the indigenous peoples here, and almost everyone's hands went up. We ended the evening with more discussion and group conversation.STUDENT COMMENTS:
Today was awesome, but a bit too HOT! We performed in Wasakin at their church. They loved the throat singing. I love Nicaragua, it is a beautiful country with tons of history! Heat isn't my best friend though haha - Chelsea Tatty
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