How do you say MINGA DE LIMPIEZA in English?
"Wait! I''m a Gringa. I'm not supposed to be in this MINGA. Uh! Never mind...." A MINGA DE LIMPIEZA is basically community work to clean or improve the surroundings of the place where you live. It is not mandatory to participate though you are expected to do so. MINGAS play a social role in the community. They strenghen the habit of sharing and give a stronger sense of purpose to the community. Practiced in several Latin american countries, they usually end up with food for all those who pitched in. There is no direct translation for this word in English, FREE FARM LABOR or COMMUNITY WORK are closest in meaning.