Sunday, the next day, was market day and we had a wonderful time shopping and eating. We visited the health center, which was busy, since many people come on market day. We presented gifts to the staff that we had brought with us - things like pens, perfume, necklaces. In the afternoon, a griot performed for us. We have some great photos and a tape recording of the event.
Music is created by gourds tapped by rings, a flute, guitars and drums.
They sing in a kind of yelling style. We were seated next to the president and the gang wandered down from the market to watch. We went home and waited for someone else to bring us food. As we were ready to go to bed, people came over to visit, dropping by and sitting on the floor or low stools to talk. We had a nice talk with Diao.