Al llegar a la fiesta
El domingo, 29 de agosto, de 2010, asistí a la celebración del Día de la Independencia de Uruguay en el Fairfield Showground. El precio de la entrada fue de $10 donación. Había un ambiente cálido y acogedor con música y bailes culturales en el programa. El sol brillaba y los niños jugaban.
La comida era deliciosa, y la gente era amigable.
Llegué en la mañana y vio el bailar por 2 horas.
Luego me fui y compré una pulsera. Me fui a casa y regresó por la noche.
Al final de la noche, yo estaba cansado de bailar y celebrar. Después del desfile, me tomó una foto con un miembro del grupo YAUGURÚ.
Reflection
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I walked around some more, learning more about Uruguay and the meaning of family. I spoke to a mother that I knew about the festival and she told me that she had been coming to the festival and bringing her children from when they were little for many years. The children come for the socialising now because they are all older, but it was clear to me that the older generations came to celebrate the Independence of Uruguay.
Also, there was a small art exhibition held in a little hall, just away from the main area, displaying many beautiful artworks about freedom and independence by both male and female Uruguayan artists. There was a man in the gallery area displaying toys like a fully working mini train, and other little gadgets to keep the children interested and entertained.
For entertainment there were singers, cultural dancers, and rappers. The women, during the night time, wore underwear and a bikini tip covered with sparkles and accessories, and also had different designs of feathers and material in their hair. They, along with the Yauguru band, marched a small parade in celebration of Independence where the public could join in and dance behind the performers. The environment and atmosphere during the night time was more energetic compared to the beginning of the day. It was an amazing experience, learning about the Uruguayan culture and yearly celebratory tradition.
The people and food were amazing, the music was very entertaining and the dancing was fantastic! I will definitely be attending the Independence Day celebrations next year for another fun filled experience, it was worth going to see.