My-Summer-Saga

I love when my host family is all together for a weekend evening, because they always fill them with many activities to spend time with each other. This Saturday was no exception. In our area there was an elementary school with the community center next door hosting a city summer festival, or a "Natsu Matsuri". At this event, which took place indoors and outdoors, there were many tents with food and also many activities. There were so many people there! Many people wore their summer yukata and jinbei robes there too. Inside there was traditional Japanese dancing, which we participated in. As a matter of fact, some of the dances were just like the ones I did the previous night at camp! Another thing about this festival had to do with the "women's club". Our city has a club for women that enjoy planning and helping out at events like this. Apparently they also enjoy dressing up together for the events. Saturday's summer festival theme was Minnie Mouse. Going along with my host dad's humor, I got a picture with one of the senior citizen club members. Just like Disney Land! The pics are of me doing a traditional dance, and me with a women's club "Minnie Mouse" member!