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Please Keep Carolyn in the Light.

I am very sad to share with you that Carolyn passed on at 5.25 wed mar 14.2012 in Solentiname Nicaragua. She was suddenly and dramatically taken ill in the morning. I was with her the whole day along with many close friends; the nurse was here, but she died in my arms surrounded by friends. In local tradition, friends and the community stayed with us from that moment on through the night. Many folks I did not know, but they wanted to be with her. Friends brought food and the men built a beautiful casket. We had a community service at 3pm; she was buried at 5:15 Thursday and then we had a fiesta to celebrate her life. We lit a fire when she died, paused by the fire before burial, and we will keep her flame going for seven days.

Paz y an abrazo

Please help us preserve her legacy through the Carolyn Parker Memorial Fund.

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Cultural Folklore Class PDF Print E-mail

Cultural Folklore Class -- "Creating the future and honoring the past"  The study of folklore and the meanings of our own customs give us better insight into the society in which we live.  In a rapidly changing world, traditional culture and folklore play an essential role in preserving the identity and diversity. Especially in the artistic background of Solentiname,  Art and Culture is an integral part of the developing tourism system, especially in Solentiname.  But, there is more,  folklore enables us to share our common heritage;  youth learning and experiencing their historical birthright; adults in the community experiencing the pride of their past; and  tourists sharing the common bond of humanity. Everyone truly benefits as cultural heritage is shared.

 This is funded by a special donation in memory of Elena Bright Shapiro. 

 

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We depend on voluntary donations to run our programs. The Alianza de Solentiname (Solentiname Solidarity Alliance) is a 501-(c)3 nonprofit reorgnized in the United States and Nicaragua… 100% of all money or services received go directly to our programs. Administrative overhead costs are covered by BattenKill Canoe, an adventure tour operator in Vermont, and will not come out of your contribution.


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Alianza de Solentiname:
En Nicragua: the Casa Alianza is located on Isla Mancarron, in the pueblo.
ssa@solentiname.org
Telephone Service is limited, but please try: 505.8994.7289
Our offices in the USA are located with BattenKill Canoe, Ltd. at
6328 Historic Route 7a, Arlington VT. 802.549.5004 or toll free: in USA