School today was a whirlwind. We had a “trote” today which I understand to
be a day when everyone dresses up according to the type of “trote.” Today was “brega” which is like mismatched
and crazy. I had so much fun and
everyone had fabulous clothing! During
our snack time everyone gathered in the common room and a woman ushered those
that had dressed up outside. I had no
idea what was going on, but they were all excited and talking really fast. Then they started shouting, “Americana,
Americana!” They pushed me to the front
of the line and the woman announced into her microphone, “Americana!” Then a friend of mine grabbed my arm and we
paraded out to the gathering of people.
There were adults with professional cameras and video cameras recording
me as I walked out in my mismatched sneakers, random assortment of clothing,
and Brazilian flag bandana. After they
took our photo, other students were announced and paraded out in groups of
three or four- like a fashion show. It
was incredibly exciting and fun, loud music dictating the pace. Back in our classroom we turned on music and
danced, taking more pictures.
I like school.
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| Professor do Português |
Americana, te amo!
ReplyDeleteElla es nuestra Americana! <3
ReplyDeleteI am loving your blogs and sharing with Rotary! You amaze me!
ReplyDeleteAmazing how Latin Americans love their dressing up. They are truly fashionistas. Molly did an early piece on being coerced into a fashion show in El Salvador when she was teaching at the American School there. They put so much make up on her and such elegant clothing, we could not recognize her. I think the piece was called "Walking Pretty". I'd link to it but my cursor is schiztcy this week and it's too hard. Besides, you don't really have time to read other people's travel experiences...you're in the midst of your own!
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