Today was another Islamic holiday celebrated by the Acehnese (as well as, by Muslims around the world), Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). For more info on the meaning of this holiday, feel free to Google it.
In celebration of the holiday, our workers invited us to their homes again. We enjoyed conversation, laughs, food, and sweet syrup drinks. I became the resident photographer at one of the homes - I became quite popular when my camera emerged from my bag. EVERYONE wanted their pictures taken. And not just candid shots - they wanted portrait-type sittings! Crazy. There is no quicker way to make LOTS of friends than pulling out a camera! The following are some pictures from today.
NOTE: Make no mistake, they are OVERLY ecstatic to be having their pictures taken despite their traditional stoic faces.
(Ella meeting our helper's newest niece - she's only 1 month old.)
(One of four of our helper's sisters with her children.)
(A group of neighborhood kids coming to see the orang bule = white people!)
(Hesitant to come in.)
(But slowly...)
(The temptation of the camera overcame them!)
(Yep...more pics of them. They seem bored and unimpressed in the photo, but right before and after the picture is taken they are running around with excitement!)
This was another opportunity to deepen our relationships with these families. And another opportunity to learn more about the culture here. Today we learned a little more about how the Acehnese care for their babies, struggles they have in raising their children, and how roles are played out within the marriage. We are ever the students in this place...and ever seeking to build a solid foundation of Hope for these precious people. In due time.
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