On Saturday night I attended my farewell party. I am soon heading back to South Africa. The dark and mysterious continent! So my Mexican friends arranged a celebration. I am honored to have known them and spent the past few months having good times with them. Something I have learnt about Mexicans is that they live life. They have such positive energy and know how to find the joy of life.
On Saturday I met at the "designated point" - to begin my evening of surprises. We finally arrived at a community hall which was where the "fun" would begin. An African Dance and Cultural Show!! Something I had not seen in 7 months!! Gg thought it would be a wonderful way to end my visit to Spain. We lined up to receive the dinner - which was an African stew on a bed of cous cous. We then found a table to sit, and watch the show.
The Mexicans were mildly interested in the show as it was very boring and they did not see the point to the clapping activities (using the audience participation). The food was also somewhat of a disappointment. The only person who finished their plate was Zaida. She was obviously very hungry! The next day she said she cannot forget the delicious food!!
The dancing began. It was mainly African men who had oiled themselves up for topless African dancing - to African drumming. Gg showed keen interest. Zaida showed very little interest. Edson was busy on his phone all the time. Tea could not stop laughing. I pointed out that to enjoy African culture, one needs to have no expectations of being amused... African displays are educational or participational - not comical.
After about an hour of drumming, clapping and oiled bodies Edson said he had never seen such a strange Chippendales show in his life! We joked with Gg, teasing her that she would book her ticket to Africa the next day!! We certainly made our own comical event of the African Spectacular.
After a wildly exciting African Spectacular we headed for an Irish bar with live music. The music was brilliant. The atmosphere in the bar was little subdued - until we arrived. As soon as we got there, that changed. We began dancing and having a good time and the atmosphere was transformed. German tourists came up to join us. One German guy said he loved Spain so much that he will come back as he thinks the people are so vibrant and full of energy. Little did he know. These were Mexicans - not Spanish people!!
A brilliant night, with me arriving home at 4.30am and then sitting up until after 5am, talking to my American flatmate. These long Spanish nights are soon going to be a thing of the past...
On Saturday I met at the "designated point" - to begin my evening of surprises. We finally arrived at a community hall which was where the "fun" would begin. An African Dance and Cultural Show!! Something I had not seen in 7 months!! Gg thought it would be a wonderful way to end my visit to Spain. We lined up to receive the dinner - which was an African stew on a bed of cous cous. We then found a table to sit, and watch the show.
The Mexicans were mildly interested in the show as it was very boring and they did not see the point to the clapping activities (using the audience participation). The food was also somewhat of a disappointment. The only person who finished their plate was Zaida. She was obviously very hungry! The next day she said she cannot forget the delicious food!!
The dancing began. It was mainly African men who had oiled themselves up for topless African dancing - to African drumming. Gg showed keen interest. Zaida showed very little interest. Edson was busy on his phone all the time. Tea could not stop laughing. I pointed out that to enjoy African culture, one needs to have no expectations of being amused... African displays are educational or participational - not comical.
After about an hour of drumming, clapping and oiled bodies Edson said he had never seen such a strange Chippendales show in his life! We joked with Gg, teasing her that she would book her ticket to Africa the next day!! We certainly made our own comical event of the African Spectacular.
After a wildly exciting African Spectacular we headed for an Irish bar with live music. The music was brilliant. The atmosphere in the bar was little subdued - until we arrived. As soon as we got there, that changed. We began dancing and having a good time and the atmosphere was transformed. German tourists came up to join us. One German guy said he loved Spain so much that he will come back as he thinks the people are so vibrant and full of energy. Little did he know. These were Mexicans - not Spanish people!!
A brilliant night, with me arriving home at 4.30am and then sitting up until after 5am, talking to my American flatmate. These long Spanish nights are soon going to be a thing of the past...
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