Friendship Fair

A couple of years ago, the leadership of Christ Church realized that they could be doing more to welcome the larger comunity to the church, and especially to attract a younger crowd.  What to do?  They came up with the idea, last year, of inviting the embassies, various social organizations, and commercial enterprises to come on a Satuday and to set up booths.  At the same time, they offered a venue for young musicians to share their talents.  Then, of course, they sold food and drink, and so the Friendship Fair was born. 

Saturday. May 19th,  was the second annual.  It began with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.  and guess who got to cut the ribbon? 

Another first for me here in Mexico City!  They even gave me that nifty bright blue t-shirt that all the workers got to wear.

The opening also included bagpipe music from St. Patrick's Battalion. 

There was a variety of music offered, including by Christ Church choir. 

A couple of different rock bands performed as well. 

The closing band offered a tribute to Pink Floyd.  Who would have known they were so popular in Mexico?  They brought in the largest audience of the day!

Other acts included acrobats, clowns, and a magician. 

Of course, as in so many church events, one of the main attractions was THE FOOD.  And here in Mexico City, to have hot dogs and hamburgers American-style cooked outdoors over a grill is a huge treat.  One of the priest associates made homemade Boston-style baked beans (with bacon and molasses), and others brought coleslaw, and all the other fixings... It was really fun.  The first real American style food I've had since coming here in March. 

A huge success -- it generated good will within the community, got some outsiders to visit us (one couple returned the next day for Sunday worship), and even raised a bit of money for the church. 

All in all, a splendid success.