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This weekend was the National Marinera Dance competition in Trujillo. For almost 2 full days the dancers competed for #1. Marinera is the popular historic dance here. It involves very rapid footwork, almost like tapping, and the guy and girl rarely touch the entire dance. The girls wear big brightly colored dresses. And both guy and girl dance with handkerchiefs. We went last night and watched the finals for the kids. The stadium was packed out and everyone was going crazy. In some ways I felt like I was in a scene from Strictly Ballroom (remember that one, Sheri?). I love watching Peruvians celebrate their heritage. In these celebratory times, all economic class distinctions are blurred and everyone is simply proud to be Peruvian. I love joining them, though I don't quite fit in with my blonde hair and blue eyes.