The 25th of July is a tradional day of celebration for Costa Ricans. It is the celebration of the Annexation of Nicoya - when Costa Rica aquired the Nicoya peninsula from Nicaragua. Festivities included the reading of the historical account and traditional dances in all the schools. This year Olivia was able to participate in the celebration since she attends a Costa Rican preschool. Thanks to some visiting American friends, Caleb and Charity Gibbs, we got some great shots of the kids in their vestidos tipicos (brightly colored dresses). The program was so crowded I barely got to see Olivia perform. Fortunately, Caleb is very tall and thanks to him, I have a bit of culture to share with you.
Olivia spies Aidan and Abby watching from above on some playground equipment!
Olivia awaits her turn. Her classmate's tears have washed away most of his mustache!
Olivia gets her turn to demonstrate the traditionl dance with her teacher.
How precious is this little girl! She knew how to swing her skirt and everything!
What a cute caballero! The little boys came dressed in handkerchiefs and mustaches!
