Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Russian Jeep Blessing Photos

Here are some pics of the Russian Jeep Blessing Ceremony from my first week at work (mentioned in an earlier post). The pics are courtesy of the Mercy Corps Mongolia library.


Our country director, Jennifer, placing some milk on each tyre of the new vehicles.


Followed by the traditional exchange of blue scarves. The scarf was then tied around the rear-view mirror of each car - these scarves are everywhere - in businesses, in cars - I am guessing it's to do with safety/prosperity/success.


And now the Mercy Corps Mongolia Head Office Team shot.

My colleagues in the Civil Society Department are circled below:

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