This week Costa Rica celebrated it's Independence Day. We have had lots of fun joining in on all of the festivities with friends and neighbors. Costa Ricans celebrate with parades. They wear typical Costa Rican clothing, and enjoy concerts and cultural shows. School children participate in the parades by marching in bands, or by carrying “Faroles”. These are homemade paper lanterns. Their designs sit on top of or hang from a wooden stick with candles inside to light the way. It is a tradition for the children to make their own lanterns in patriotic colors. They are often in the form of a house, animal, or other creative representations of national symbols. Of course, the Louderback kids had a great time making their creations! Well, all but Noah that is, he decided he was to cool for such. :) All in all, it has been a fun few days. Patriotism is a beautiful thing, no matter what the country.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
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Great pictures!!! First of all, the girls are too cute in their skirts. Secondly, I love the red, white and blue. All of you look great!!!
Now for the really stupid question...Who did Costa Rica declare their independence from? Spain?
Love you guys,
Leigh
Love it! Glad ya'll are having so much fun. It's great to see the natural love you all have for the people God has you with. Your family is a blessing to people everywhere you go. Maybe that's why God chose you! Hmmm. He's pretty smart like that.
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