La Posada Students break a star pinata during
the winter "Posada" celebration. Students also learn traditional
holiday songs for the celebration.
Tixkokob
Visit to a small traditional town where the main industry is hammock
making. Students also learn about traditional cooking and take part
in meal preparation.
Tixkokob
Students with family in Tixkokob. With this family, students learn
about hammock making and traditional food.
Social Outing Students
enjoy a social outing with culture teacher (center). The Institute
regularly organizes outings for students who wish to socialize outside
of classes.
.Jarana Dance Traditional
dress and dance in front of the Palacio Municipal (City Hall) in downtown.
Every Monday night, and on special holidays, residence and visitors
enjoy the beautiful show of the Jarana Dance.
Valentine's Day
Students pause
for an Internatinoal photo after a Valentine's Day party. Four countries
are represented in this photo: Japan, Switzerland, Canada, and United
States.
Beach Excursion
An afternoon
at the beach of Progeso. Progreso is a small port town located about
20 mintues from Merida.
El Zoologico Students
visit the Merida zoo with their conversation teachers.