International Women's day is a big deal in Mali. Last when I arrived in Mali I remember seeing IWD fabric and promised myself that I was going to get an outfit for IWD 2009. So here is Koro my homologue and me in our matching outfits. In the morning Koro and I walked all around town buying food for the mid day meal. All the Malians kept commenting on us. The women where I buy my lettece all came up and spoke to us when we were ther to get some food. Koro and Awa cooked a feast for the mid day meal. We had chicken, salad, french fries and Mali Koolaid. After the mid day meal I went home for a short nap. It's been getting up to 98-100 degrees in the afternoon. We all went to the festival at the Women's Association of Koutiala. Most of the women were dressed in the IWD fabric, we listened to speakers including the Mayor of Koutiala. There were some Balafon instruments and we all danced until dark.
Music and dancing is an important part of any celebration here in Mali. Women dancing is a commen place event.
Even the girls get into the act
A good time was had by all.
