On Wednesday we helped prepare the 100 chickens for the annual school bingo event.
The youth came out to offer some helping hands.
They make use of almost every part of the chicken!
Never knew it took a hachet to chop up chicken, but it sure helps!
Friday we had a forum on peace with some 200 teachers from the local schools.
Henry Góngora, a Mennonite psychologist and speaker, talked with the group about leaving behind complacency in order to face problems.
Colegio Americano teachers Gloria and Hebert.
On Saturday senior girls had fun working on last minute bingo preparations. Notice youth group member Yuri Herrera on the right.
Unpacking the seasoned meat in order to grill it.
Frying up plantains...
...to make Colombian hot dogs! (The inside is stuffed with cheese and guava paste. Hmm.)
Bubbling, fermenting chicha, an indigenous drink made from corn, peanuts, and sugar cane.
Aaron gives it a try.
On Sunday the people arrived early to get their bingo cards.
School parents did much of the work in food stands. These women are making empanadas.
Salpicón, a fruit salad drink
100 chickens, ready to eat!
English teacher Ruth Daza worked in the money changing stand.
The bingo prizes bring out more than a thousand people.
Laura plays a round of bingo.
Abby enjoyed the lunchtime fare: chicken, beef, potatoes, yuca, and guacamole.