United Nations commended #CostaRica on promotion in Aboriginal #education │ #costadevelopers

The Organization of the United Nations congratulated Costa Rica last Tuesday on a reform carried out in the country through which will strengthen the identity and culture of #people Indians.

According to the statement of the United Nations system, is "recognizes and congratulates Costa Rica by the momentum of the reform to the education that indigenous communities receive and which constitutes a significant step towards the fulfillment of the right of indigenous peoples to education of quality to strengthen their identity and culture".

This initiative and project became a public decree the previous Monday, when was officially published in the Gazette which sets out new provisions with regard to #indigenous education, and at the same time the recognition of the native #languages of the Cabecar, Bribri, Ngobe Bugle, Teribe, Maleku and Boruca.

Of agreement with the decree that approved the #Government of Costa Rica, indigenous students can be educated in their native tongues.

"Where possible, children of indigenous territories have the right to learn to read and write in their mother tongue, to ensure they come to dominate the Spanish as an official language of the nation and to progressively develop bilingual educational programs", States the Decree.

The Decree also indicates that indigenous students are entitled to educational programs that are presented to them to integrate local knowledge, including their culture, their vision of the cosmos, its #economic, social and #political organization.

This Decree was signed by the President of the Republic, Laura Chinchilla and the Minister of education, Leonardo Garnier, and also indicates it is necessary that indigenous territories also have indigenous teachers, administrative staff.

To achieve this reform, indigenous peoples were properly consulted.

In accordance with Yoriko Yasukawa, the resident coordinator system of Nations in #Costa Rica, the decree is a fundamental step to recognize the multicultural character of the country.

"We express our appreciation to the country and to the leadership that the Ministry of public education has had to push this reform to indigenous education, at the same time express support and disposal of United Nations to collaborate in its implementation," said Yasukawa to La Nación.

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Festival Of Lights in San Jose Today.

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The Christmas Season Begins in Costa Rica

The Festival of Lights or as it is known as Festival de la Luz in San Jose is the kickoff to the Christmas season in Costa Rica. With over a million people attending on a yearly basis, the festival is a combination of lights, culture, music and costumes that is held on the second Saturday of December. The festival is a reminder of the significance of friends and family during the holiday season and hope for the new year.

The festival includes a parade complete with floats, street dancers and music which will make its way from Paseo Colon to El Parque de la Democracia. Each year there is also a grand marshall who is chosen to lead the parade. The choice of the grand marshall is a reflection of the contribution of one Costa Rican to the country. Past marshalls have included famous Ticos Claudia Paul, an Olympic Costa Rican swimmer and up and coming talent Maria Jose Castillo.

Costa Ricans will begin to stake out their spots along the parade route in the early afternoon to ensure they don’t miss any of the festivities. There will also be prizes for categories such as the best float and best performing band. The parade is truly spectacular and features elaborate floats that reflect Costa Rican culture and the holiday season.

Music bands are also a highlight of the parade. Bands from high schools and primary schools prepare for the parade a year in advance hoping to capture the coveted prize of being the best band in the parade. Costumes and music and performance are judged to determine the ultimate band. This is a competition that is taken seriously by its partipants. It is also a great way to experience the young talent Costa Rica has.

You don’t want to miss this event if you are in Costa Rica. The Festival de la Luz has received international attention with coverage on newscasts worldwide. It is truly an opportunity to see some of the best culture, music and costumes Costa Rica is known for. The evening will be capped off with a fireworks display and if you are on a Costa Rica vacation right now, drop everything and head to San Jose. You won’t be disappointed!

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