Some days are just better than others. Yesterday I went back to work after the long weekend, thinking I was going to have a regular day. My supervisor asked me if I could go take pictures to an event so they can send some to the press, and I said "sure, why not". Little did I know when I got to the event that I was going to be photographing one of the most remarkable people of this planet, Nobel Prize winner Rigoberta Menchú Tum.
I was in the clouds when I met her, I told her how much I admire her work and how amazing I thought her story was, then I tried to stop myself from crying while having flashbacks of where I was when they announce her a 1992’s Peace Nobel prize winner, after our chat I hugged her, she said that she just "helped" because it was really the community who did the rest. I think it was one of the most remarkable days of my life, maybe ranking on the top 10 of my almost 31 years.
Here are the photos I took of the event and Rigoberta. I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed taking them.
Rigoberta Menchú Tum
Eyes of Wisdom
Rigoberta and the Baby
Praying Circle
Blessing Hand
Enjoying new life
Have a laugh
Rigo and the Homies
Inspiring the crowd
Praying for Peace
Beautiful Rigoberta
Peaceful Kiss
"To be a light to others you will need a good dose of the spiritual life. Because as my mother used to say, if you are in a good place, then you can help others; but if you're not well, then go look for somebody who is in a good place who can help you."
"We have learned that change cannot come through war. War is not a feasible tool to use in fighting against the oppression we face. War has caused more problems. We cannot embrace that path."
Both Quotes by Rigoberta Menchú Tun...
I hope there are many more opportunities like this one. Until next time!
FAB!
