Because our trainers do such a good job trying to spice things up and keep us engaged, they organized a very fun fashion show where we modeled the styles of the country's different ethnic groups. Distinct styles as well as subtle differences help to distinguish Niger's ethnic groups. Dressed as Zarma, Hausa, Songhai, Tuareg, Bela Bela, Woodabe and Fulani, we strutted our stuff on the cat walk. The teachers in turn tried out the cross cultural exchange in our jeans and backpacks, carrying the ever essential accessory - a Nalgene bottle. Check out our language trainer, Oussmane, with a mohawk!
(Photo index: representing the ethnic groups, I'm in the front wearing traditional Tuareg dress; Oussmane; Haoua & Rakia looking gorgeous; my friend Paige dressed as a Woodabe; me in the yellow as a Hausa)
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