Painting Description

Large families are still common in the Mennonite community. These children are from a family of nine. These three kids come from a conservative family, but one that is relaxing the dress code somewhat. I find it interesting how the traditional kerchiefs and aprons are mixed with the brighter more highly coloured ski jackets. I am sure in this generation that family will leave the Old Order Mennonite group and join the Waterloo-Markham group. Both these groups use the “white churches” but on alternating Sundays.

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