So, along with the Surfing Mundial this week, there is Huanchaco Culture Week. There are lots of events going on that have cultural significance, such as: Danzos de Huanchaco, Orchestra de nuestra senora de Socorro, Caballittos de Totoro races, and a Chinese Dragon.
Unfortunately we missed the orchestra last night because the lights went out and it was at night and we figured it was cancelled (but we did hear music coming from somewhere). We did make it to the Danzos de Huanchaco. Those were great; Well, some were weird and some were beautiful. "Los Negritos de Catambla (last picture)" and "Los Diablos de Huanchaco" were definitely the weird ones. I wish I could perform them for everyone. The other dances looked like traditional spanish dancing and it was beautiful. The chinese dragon thing we ran into on the beach last night and we got a truly horrible picture (because like I said the power was out, so no street lights) that I am posting anyway (first picture). The pictures of Brian and me are out on the muelle, but those are horrible too. Tonight is the "Escenificacion de la Llegada de los Dioses Moche" (or staging of the arrival of the moche gods). Follwed by fireworks and a performance by the band of the navy of Peru (rough translation). Super excited for fireworks!
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