On Saturday night, the CTC had a fundraiser at the local car wash (car washes turn into clubs at night. This explains why they have bars). It was pretty great, with live bachata/merengue music, and a huge turnout. I think they actually…lost…money, due to confusion, poor door management, and people sneaking in. I had an urge to take charge, but the last time I did that the military started arresting people.
Here’s a shot of (from left to right) my host sister, Elli; the adult literacy teacher, Diosmaris; my project partner and the radio coordinator, Sugeidy; and a random woman who jumped in the picture.
Just for comparison, here is a typical shot of volunteers at a car wash. You can see that we have a lot of cultural sharing to do.
Live music!
Lots of people!
I am convinced that there is only one bachata song and one merengue song. Sometimes, they may play it faster or slower, but I think it is still the same song.
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