- Carnival:
- takes place in February
- people dance around a yunza tree that is decorated with fruit and gifts
- people take turns trying to chop down the tree and the last couple who is successful has to plant the tree next year
- people throw water at each other
- there are lots of parades
- Sun Festival (Inti Raymi)
- takes place in June in Cusco
- celebrates Winter Solstice
- ceremony reenacted by Peruvian people
- celebration has Sapa Inca (ruler) who gives a speech to the crowd
- Star of the Snow Festival
- takes place in the Andes region
- celebrates the snow from glaciers and the stars that signify the beginning of the harvest season
- men dressed as Ukukus (half men half bear) bring a block of ice from the glacier to share with the community as it was believed the melted water has healing powers
- Feast of Corpus Christi
- occurs in June
- incorporates Roman Catholic faith
- festival represents 15 saints who come to a cathedral to visit the body of Christ
- people come to the plaza in front of the Cathedral to see the saints and then visit and try and solve problems in their communities
In buddies today we learned about the holiday happening tomorrow called Cinco de Mayo. We helped our buddies make floral headbands. If we had time we could make our own.
Please make sure that you are wearing proper outdoor shoes to school that are suitable for outside phys ed. Lots of students have been coming in sandals, flip flops or rain boots. Mr. Sadowsky has asked for safety that runners are worn. Students are able to bring hats, sunglasses and sunscreen to apply to help with being outside.
Reminders:
- Bridges are due on Monday. If you need supplies please ask Ms. Binks
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