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Mikhail Bakhtin: Philosopher of Carnival — (Travalanche)
I find it existentially wonderful that I discovered the work of one of my biggest influences, Russian philosopher and literary critic Mikhail Bakhtin (1895-1975) in a manner illustrative of his concepts. One of my first day jobs when I first … Continue reading
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The Moko Jumbies of China
It was an opportunity that couldn’t be ignored, being in Beijing with a Caribbean Carnival group who go by the name Elimu Mas Band. Led by the legendary Ansel Wong, who is pioneer to the industry and who has been … Continue reading
Czech Holiday Costumes & Customs (Musaion, Prague) | Neurobics: Keeping the Mind Active
Deborah C. Stearns Monday, November 17, 2014 […] Czech Easter traditions include making elaborately decorated eggs, called kraslice. Kraslice can be batik dyed, painted, carved, or decorated with straw or wire. You can see more about how they are made … Continue reading
Covid-19 impact on Carnival 2021 — Rio the Guide
Sadly it is looking increasingly likely that Rio’s carnival in 2021 will be badly disrupted by the impact of Covid-19, including the famous parade of the top samba schools – scheduled for 14 and 15 February – as preparations require … Continue reading
This Too Shall Pass: How Spanish Artist Escif’s Meditating Woman Lit Up Valencia
The beginning of Escif’s Instagram post reads, “Yesterday the meditator’s body was burned. With it many things were burned. 4 tons of wood were burned. A year of intense and wonderful work was burned.” Attached to a darkened image of glowing … Continue reading
BESSEMER – The Fire Breathing Dragon by Global Grooves (some friends of ours)
THIS EXCITING STREET PERFORMANCE LIGHTS UP THE STREET AND WARMS THE ATMOSPHERE AS HER KEEPERS ‘THE SINISTER DRAGON PLAGUE DOCTORS’, KEEP HER UNDER CONTROL WHILST LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO BE PURIFIED WITH DRAGON FIRE… Gasp and wonder at her fiery … Continue reading
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Mangueira 2020 – DESFILE COMPLETO (HD) GRUPO ESPECIAL RJ CARNAVAL CARIOCA
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Samba Project Promotes Body Diversity in Rio’s Carnival – 05/02/2020 – Culture – Folha
Founder wants to raise participants’ self-esteem and give visibility to diverse body types Ana Luiza Albuquerque RIO DE JANEIRO Nilma Duarte’s body size never prevented her from dancing samba in public. But now, the “plus size” model wants to … Continue reading
A monk, a policeman, Darth Vader, a pilot, oh yes and Two Fairies and many more…… — Sorry I’m late!
I was travelling on a suburban train in Germany early on Thursday evening. It normally looks just like this.Without really paying much attention to my fellow passengers initially…….. then I looked up and saw that in my carriage was a … Continue reading
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