We will be in Barva de Heredia for most of the trip. Luckily for me, I will have the opportunity to document the fascinating and STRANGE annual festival where the men dress up with masks, dance around and hit passersby with balloons made out of VEJIGAS (animal bladders.) It is the rainy season and when those things get wet, they STINK and it hurts when you're hit! Below is a video I found on YouTube. I am still not clear on the history of this ritual, so if anyone knows-please fill me in!
As any good pirate, I am ready to plunder some realia from the great country of Costa Rica. In the past I have bought signs (Silencio, Cuidado-Perro Bravo, Entrada, Salida), a flag, a lot of children's books, and magazines. I won't have a ton of room in my suitcases, but we will have some after we empty all of our gifts for family. What sorts of items would YOU be looking for to use in your classroom while abroad?
I will NOT be bringing home a vejiga, that is for sure!
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