Book donation for Honduran Fair in the capital city of Tegucigalpa

September 6th, I had the opportunity to visit a small community in the capital to attend a Honduran Fair. During September, communities across Honduras gather to celebrate Independence Month, and this event was a small example of that tradition. The streets were alive with energy: locals of this community came together to sell traditional Honduran foods. I tried the famous pastel borracho, "drunk cake" made with rum. Bria enjoyed the delicious carrot cake and tacos.

What stood out to me most was the craft section. Hondurans are renowned for their skilled, rustic work with wood, and it was incredible to see artisans selling their hand-carved items and decorative pieces that reflected the country’s rich heritage. There was also music throughout the night, with locals playing traditional songs that made everyone want to join in.

I had the pleasure of donating six of my Spanish books, which were given to those who answered the questions after the presentation on the history of Honduras' independence and the signing of Honduran songs. I also spoke briefly about the culture and archaeology in the Bay Islands.

A special thank you to Lourdes Cartagena for inviting me to such a warm celebration. She herself lived on the island of Roatan, where my mom met her and they became friends in the 90s. She still remembers the islanders and her time there fondly.