Honduras’ Patriotic Month: The History, Symbols, and Traditions Behind September Every September, Honduras changes. Blue and white flags appear in schools, homes, streets, and public spaces. Students spend weeks preparing for civic parades. Marching bands rehearse, palillonas practice their routines, and communities gather to celebrate. But Honduras’ Patriotic Month, known as "Mes de la Patria", is about more than September 15. It brings together centuries of history, national symbols, Central … [Read more...]
Sharing Our Blessings: Cardenal Students Celebrate Children’s Day With Their Community
Sharing Our Blessings: Cardenal Students Celebrate Children’s Day With Their Community Children’s Day in Honduras is a time to celebrate childhood: to play, laugh, share, and simply enjoy being a child. It is also a reminder that every child has the right to rest, play, and participate in recreational and cultural activities. At Cardenal Institute, this celebration is also an opportunity to put into practice one of the values we seek to form in our students: sharing the blessings we have … [Read more...]
Education in Honduras: Understanding the Challenges in Olancho
Education in Honduras: Understanding the Challenges in Olancho Education in Honduras is shaped by more than whether a student has a school to attend. Staying in school, learning at the expected level, having adequate school conditions, and reaching higher education are all different parts of the journey. These challenges can be especially important in Olancho, Honduras’ largest department, where communities are spread across a wide geographic area and nearly 69% of the population lives in … [Read more...]