September 16, 2004

In México, Independence Day is celebrated on September 16, the day in 1810 when Cura Miguel Hidalgo called for an uprising against the Spaniards and for the rights of the indigenous peoples to be restored. BSP host families organize a get-together for this celebration.

Brenda Aguirre, Gypsy Swanger, Gloria Sandoval de Sanchez, and Cristina Sanchez.

Abuelita (grandma), tía (aunt) and the student they host, Elly Porter-Webb (Earlham).

Students smile for the camera: Ilana, Sarah, Sean, and Becca. In the back we see Sra. Garcia, Elys host grand'ma.

Brenda helps Sarah get ready to break the piñata

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