Sunday Art Exposition!

We woke up Sunday and the sun was shining, and there was no doubt that this was going to be a beautiful day in Guápulo.

At one o'clock, five Equipo Verde volunteers--Mia, Julie, Marielle, Marten and Ryan--headed towards the central community square in Guápulo. There was already a lot of people in the square, enjoying their Sunday. People were eating at the local food stands, children were playing, and everyone was watching as we set up our two four-meter-long murals and sixty masks.

We hung the paintings between the light poles on the square, just at the right height so that the children could see and explain their work to their families. Marten, our graphic designer, made sure that the masks were presented at their best--in the shape of a giant mask.

We gave out strawberries covered in chocolate, much to the children's delight. During the hour that we were there, we had a lot of great conversations with the children as well as parents. It was also a great opportunity to spread the word about Equipo Verde for families that hadn't known about it.

The children's art created a lot of attention and great energy, and we are all proud of what Equipo Verde has become. The sun wasn't the only thing shining this Sunday. Our children were as well.