Hello and Happy Dominican Independence Day!
Today is the 27th of February and the day that Dominicans celebrate their independence from Haitian rule. Our preschool and kindergarten classes put on a fair this week in celebration of the holiday. Check out the Founding Fathers:
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| Our Duarte, Sánchez and Mella |
Do they look like the originals?
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Juan Pablo Duarte (top)
Francisco del Rosario Sánchez (bottom left)
and Matías Ramón Mella (bottom Right) |
Some little girls dressed up in traditional costumes and other kids played popular instruments.
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| Gr. 6 student playing the drum |
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| Gr. 3 student helping on the güira |
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| Drums are fun! |
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| I can play a maraca! |
Other classes came to tour the displays, hear the music, and watch a short video. My little JK said it was the best day of school ever!
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| Watching a cultural video |
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| Playing with Dominican Pesos |
There was much more to see but I'll save it for next time. Stop by later or sign up on the right to receive future posts by e-mail.
Enjoy your day!
Marcie
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