This evening there was a “Noche Cultural” in Laredo that featured dances from different youth groups in and around Laredo. Youth from Ian’s town were performing, so I decided to go and see how the event was organized and enjoy some traditional Peruvian dances. We were transported on a combi with the youth from Ian’s town, and I don’t think it’s possible for me to explain how loud the ride was. Kids were literally piled on top of each other screaming and yelling about anything and everything you can imagine. Although there was lots of waiting around for the event to begin, it was neat to see the youth perform a variety of traditional dances.
All the regions of Peru were represented, including the jungle, mountains, and coast, and each dance number featured a corresponding elaborate costume. I’m frequently asked what kinds of dances are popular in the US, and I never know how to answer. Everyone in Peru knows how to dance to several traditional dances and dancing is a necessity at any social event, so everyone is confused when I can’t explain a popular American dance. The “Noche Cultural” continued well into the night as the music progressed from the beautiful Marinera to Reggatone, which is basically just Spanish rap. It was freezing, so after awhile Ian and I decided to stop acting like grandparents and join in the dancing.
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