Ocotber 17, 2009
Saturday was fairly relaxing, and found me at home most of the day. The rain came about mid-day and threatened to keep me in the house for the rest of the day, but then it retreated. Jessie, Alli and I were joined by Eric (our boda driver) and headed over to Pece Stadium for a previously advertised breakdance competition.
I had seen a banner over one of the roads stating that it was an event entitled “Breakdance for Peace and Positive Social Change.” I was interested in how that would occur, and was very impressed by it. A group of dancers had decided that instead of breeding hate and allowing misunderstandings of religious and cultural beliefs to causes problems, they would use their dance talents to be used to instigate change. It was incredible! There were a few performances by the crew, and then various skits which would be explained by members of the crowd afterward. And then there was the competition, which anyone could join. Twenty people, in two sets of ten, battled for the title and grand prize, a brand new bike. There was a lot of talent up on that stage, but the winner ended up being a guy who played up to everyone’s love of Michael Jackson, complete with a jeweled glove. He was a very talented dancer, and the crowd went crazy with his costume and ability to get it like MJ used to. I fully enjoyed the competition and definitely had a few laughs. These guys were legit and I admire there determination to see their community changed.
After the competition we headed to the Ethiopian restaurant for dinner. I have really come to enjoy this restaurant. Injira is a pancake type bread that is served with a bunch of veggies and meats on it. To eat it, your hands are used as you pick up the various toppings in a little injira envelope. I was a little dubious about it at first, but the more I eat it, the more I enjoy it, and have even found myself craving the stuff. Its very filling, also. Maybe I’ll ask how to make it and recreate it when I get back to the states.
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