Red Ribbon: Mariama

RED RIBBON: MARIAMA
In this photo, Mariama proudly displays the red ribbon that I gave to her, upon my arrival back in Tangarwashane after almost a year away.  Like her other girlfriends, she came running up to me chanting “Alzhara, Alzhara”, and cheered with glee when I pulled out a red ribbon for her and the other girls.  They all immediately attached the ribbons in their braided hair, creating a harmonious unison of flowing red throughout the village. Read more…