tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post7767845106235643678..comments2023-09-25T06:03:20.143-07:00Comments on Elizabeth Varadan's Fourth Wish: Roman Dancing Maidens at Braga RomanaElizabeth Varadan, Authorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-53353281396053056032018-07-11T07:40:56.044-07:002018-07-11T07:40:56.044-07:00Hi, Mirka. What a cool way to put it. It really is...Hi, Mirka. What a cool way to put it. It really is a sort of time-travel, isn't it! Have a great day.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-58719352662284668452018-07-10T17:56:41.361-07:002018-07-10T17:56:41.361-07:00the very idea that we can sort of time-travel and ...the very idea that we can sort of time-travel and witness a dance form Roman times... oh, my. Mirka Breenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653086859905415156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-81420577396621809912018-07-06T06:44:56.224-07:002018-07-06T06:44:56.224-07:00Hi, Sandra. "Wondrous." Such a good way ...Hi, Sandra. "Wondrous." Such a good way to put it. It really was. Thanks for stopping by.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-49600453317263783382018-07-05T16:00:52.472-07:002018-07-05T16:00:52.472-07:00Oh this does look wondrous.Oh this does look wondrous.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-50157155455653830312018-07-05T12:46:25.052-07:002018-07-05T12:46:25.052-07:00Hi, Rosi. True. I always like to share Rajan's...Hi, Rosi. True. I always like to share Rajan's photos because they really do come out better than mind. The festival is actually four days, with things going on all day and in the evenings, too. Both times we've left Braga exhausted! :-)Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-57465284936867673662018-07-05T12:22:34.789-07:002018-07-05T12:22:34.789-07:00You're lucky to have such a great photographer...You're lucky to have such a great photographer traveling with you! This sounds like a really fun day. Thanks for sharing it.Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-29788166057154610092018-07-05T08:44:35.834-07:002018-07-05T08:44:35.834-07:00Hi, Kenda. Moving is a good description on all acc...Hi, Kenda. Moving is a good description on all accounts. We liked this one so much we watched it two days in a row. The grace and "storytelling" of the dance was captivating. I would so love to see live Flamenco dancing. I've seen several videos, but I know seeing it live would be even more exciting. Perhaps one day . . .Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-81928729247734276482018-07-05T08:33:50.661-07:002018-07-05T08:33:50.661-07:00Another interesting post about your travels! These...Another interesting post about your travels! These performances sound very moving. My experience was a wonderful evening in Grenada Spain where we ate dinner while flamenco dancers performed. A great memory. Thanks for sharing a taste of another culture. If only we all could have such graceful movements and musical talent!Kenda Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972218446945404475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-25008297916107494492018-07-05T07:03:10.263-07:002018-07-05T07:03:10.263-07:00Hi, Natalie, yes, we are grateful for these experi...Hi, Natalie, yes, we are grateful for these experiences. It all came about because I decided to write a mystery based in Braga, Portugal, and so needed to do some research. When we went the first time, we made some wonderful friends, and they all kept telling us about this festival. This festival really is an amazing event. I'm glad you enjoy the posts.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-53962073841978393642018-07-05T05:04:18.006-07:002018-07-05T05:04:18.006-07:00The dancing sounds amazing! Your husband and you h...The dancing sounds amazing! Your husband and you have some wonderful experiences on your trips. Thanks for sharing them with us.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-67916741182633554542018-07-04T14:23:02.228-07:002018-07-04T14:23:02.228-07:00Hi, Nas, you hit on three things that have really ...Hi, Nas, you hit on three things that have really touched us: belly dancing, which is easily as demanding and captivating as ballet (and which will be in my next post); Flamenco dancing, which is so passionate and deeply moving; and Fado, which we find so emotionally stirring. (In fact, I've posted about Fado a few times and treasure the fact that I personally know two fadistas. I'm glad you've had an opportunity to experience all three. Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-28432487337698023542018-07-04T14:19:19.758-07:002018-07-04T14:19:19.758-07:00Elephant's Child, I think you are right. I sus...Elephant's Child, I think you are right. I suspect music even came before poetry. Some kind of beat, and then a tune. It's so primal. I think music is much like an acquired taste: the more you are exposed, the more your ear tunes into what to listen to. You should explore a little more, because music also taps into one's deepest feelings: that old adage: "Thoughts too deep for words . . ." Thanks for stopping by.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-56480066708361371762018-07-04T13:01:22.567-07:002018-07-04T13:01:22.567-07:00Hi Elizabeth,
I have been travelling so I saw bel...Hi Elizabeth,<br /><br />I have been travelling so I saw belly dancing in Turkey and Flamingo dancing in Spain. And also many other types of dancing and singing. In Portugal, I heard their native music which is known as Fado. <br /><br />Great post! Nas https://www.blogger.com/profile/08341843048288374472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-88510086181537223202018-07-04T12:48:22.644-07:002018-07-04T12:48:22.644-07:00Music and dance are such an intricate part of so m...Music and dance are such an intricate part of so many cultures. And one of the earliest forms of communication I suspect.<br />I am on the outer here (and regret it). Music isn't part of my life in any significant way. I don't dislike it (unless it is loud) but I don't need it either.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.com