Feliz Navidad at Rancho Viejo School

Last week we were invited by Agistina to attend the Christmas pageant at the Rancho Viejo school. This is an annual event were each of the various classes present a play, march or song that is based on Christmas and the nativity scene.

So we arrive at the appointed hour and start the usual process of waiting for everyone to arrive before it starts (remember patience). There are a large number of interesting piñatas, that will not be broken until the last day of school celebration before they break for the holiday season.

So about 40 minutes after we arrive, the pageant commences. First there is some dancing and singing by the second and third grade classes.

Then these beautiful angels take the stage and lead a session of dancing and singing.


The final part of the pageant commences which is a scene that starts with Satan leading a group of people down the road to ruin. There is a mixture of adults (the teachers) and the children. During this part of the pageant, I find it very interesting that the skit also addresses the relationship of alcohol and evil. During the part that Satan is leading the group, the adults are portrayed as drunkards and lazy, but then an angel appears and lead them to the Nativity scene where ultimately the three kings arrive with their gifts and praise.

If you want to see more of the images from the pageant please go to my flickr set at http://www.flickr.com/photos/sanmiguelphotos/sets/72157594430003983/

It was great fun even for someone who does not usually partake in religious festivals. I also want to say that I am sorry that I have continued to be diligent with my postings. I have been spending a lot of time with the new Adobe Photoshop CS3 and Lightroom betas as well as preparing the new stables for our horses which now look to be arriving on Tuesday.

So there will be more postings as I start to free up more time. But in the meantime Feliz Navidad y Prospero Año Nuevo.