Women's Day

March 8 was Women's Day here in the Congo. This is a very important day, because women don't have to work - and believe me. They do most of the working around here! You will see women carrying a jug of water on their head, with a baby tied on to her back, and sticks in her arms! It is amazing!

Well, on Sunday the women had a parade. The girls from UCBC all had matching outfits made and then we sing chants and songs as we march down the street. I was honored by being asked to hold the UCBC sign.

The funny thing was that we march from the round-about to the mayor's house. Once we reached the mayor's house we are introduced. I was told - make sure you dance when you get to the mayor's house. Well, dancing here is more like swinging your hips back and forth to make your dress sway. So I did that - but apprently TOO much - so everyone was laughing at me.

Everyone always stares, points, and says "MUZUNGU" when I walk by - but during the parade I got a lot of applause and thumbs up! I'll take that as a compliment!

The day was also filled with a lot of service from the guys! They made us a big breakfast of hasbrowns, eggs, and toast! Then, there was a banquet for the ladies of UCBC with speeches and a nice lunch of goat, french fries, rice, bananas, cole slaw, and cokes! Finally, the guys at our house also made us a nice barbeque dinner! We were spoiled rotten! It was super fun!

Too bad women's day isn't every day!