Last week CEINDES were very busy! On Wednesday evening the ICS volunteers, CEINDES staff and CEINDES beneficiaries relaxed and watched music videos - both in English and in Spanish! There were also extensive discussions about cultural differences and various foods which was entertaining and fun (especially when the ICS volunteers tried to draw and explain an English Breakfast!).
On Thursday the ICS volunteers gave a PowerPoint presentation on British culture detailing British monarchy, famous places, music, films, books, television, food and British symbols. Classic moments included "Mr Bean is a funny man who makes many mistakes", "James Bond and Austin Powers like women", "The Queen is very important" and "The British like queues". It caused great hilarity! In return CEINDES staff and the CEINDES beneficiaries demonstrated Bolivian styles of dancing and everybody joined in with several rounds of salsa (caught on camera!). They played a video detailing the life and time of Carlos Palenque a historically important media and political figure in La Paz. Some of the CEINDES beneficiaries also brough CD's and DVD's to show the volunteers, which prompted much discussion! Tea, coffee and biscuits were served to everybody. All in all, an excellent week of bonding before the museum and cultural visits begin!
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