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Thursday
July 23, 2015
The evening was not looking good when winds and clouds started swirling in every direction with thunder and lightning at all edges of town, particularly to the South. However, after much posturing and dramatic skies, we only got a few drops, but it did cool things down nicely.
A flyer was stuck under the door to tell us about the "IX Festival De Bailes Tradicionales" was to occur at 8pm in the main square. The folk dance festival included entrants from here, Cali, and also Peru and Argentina.
We got there at 8pm and got front-row seats, and then sat for an hour and a half until it really started.
The group from here was young, energetic, and the true highlight. The couple from Cali put on a spirited performance and the bunch from Peru were all smiles and professional. The older bunch from Argentina put on a good show, especially when they did a Riverdance style act.
I was up until 2am selecting and processing from the many, many photos for you.
I hope you enjoy the photos. That was the day's excitement, Cheers, Al
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| Watching the sky carefully, but nothing was rolling |
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| This child was supervising a neighbour securing a tin roof |
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| The crowd kept growing until the main park was full |
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| The couple from Cali were striking |
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| This mini-Cristina captured my heart |
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| The local group put on a fantastic show |
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| Every group had some inventive props |
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| My little sweetheart |
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| Colourful swirling fun |
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| Concentration and luminescent flowers |
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| They performed for a long time |
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| One of the Argentine couples |
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| The gal from Cali |
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| Only this couple represented Cali |
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| Good, strong performance |
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| They worked very hard |
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| Black and white |
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| Those big skirts/dresses get a workout |
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| The men get almost forgotten amidst all that tafetta |
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| Peru had a strong contingent, always smiling |
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| This gal was their prime "soloist" and danced a lot |
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| All were a an immense pleasure to watch |
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| Pretty ladies |
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| Traditional costumes |
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| Performing just for us |
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| That is a lot of cloth to drag around... |
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| Argentina is different |
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| What a great little performer! |
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| These kids give it their all |
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| Difficult to shoot such motion at night |
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| Talented young dancers |
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| Talented older dancers too |
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| Great facial expressions and shouting |
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| Argentinian-style Riverdance |
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| Hats and skirts aflurry |
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| Great to watch |
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| Until next year.... |
