This lasted for almost 2 hours… an amazing community event. Thousands of people and families were all out to watch this parade. Families and business had decorated their vehicles, a whooping 280 vehicles, with Christmas lights, dressed up in Christmas themes, playing Christmas music, throwing goodie bags to children, old and young… creates togetherness amongst all people in communities. I have been noticing similar events every weekend throughout my stay here in La Paz. And on some level it’s reminded me of growing up in Sweden but of course different events and themes. One can go out on the streets and be part of something, not waiting at home to be invited to events… or creating events in your home…..togetherness to solidarity to culture! Something I’ve been reflecting on in the past few years, which may have contributed to leaving Nanaimo and search for other communities.
Regardless of themes, this creates community.
Sailaway Sarantium 