One of our program directors sons got married this last Saturday and had the kindness to invite all of the people in the program! Things I learned:
1. African receptions are in fact NOT a dance party, but mostly a 6 hour ceremony in a language that is hard to understand even for fluent speakers of it.
2. Goat meat is very tough, and is often served coated in salt.
3. Maasai and Tanzanians in general are quite fond of Celine Dion.
It was a great experience, however, and I'm so blessed to have the opportunity to understand a little more about how the Tanzanian culture devotes their weddings to their religion and family, rather than alcohol and dancing. It was quite inspiring, really.
It was interesting. It was an experience. I am blessed and grateful to have been a part of it.
Top 5 things I'd tell someone who has never been about Tanzania:
1. Yes, the landscape and natural wonders of the world are stunning, but the real beauty? The people.
2. I have never felt more welcomed or loved by a culture so distant from my own.
3. The most simple things are appreciated here, and it gives you an indifference to the lavish or excessive.
4. So many people are in need of hope, and they're thirsty to hear about anything which can bring them joy. People want to know their Lord, but don't know how. He has doors standing wide open over here, people just need to use them.
5. It's an amazing place to reinvent your faith and fall in love with Christ all over again.
Until next time!
Yours Truly!
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