Dragon Boat Festival

Cherry and Blueberry

This was back in March, 2009

We went to the Festival. Lots of these boats with teams of about 20 and then the drummer and lead. Walked all around the lake from Mill Avenue to Scottsdale Road then along the north side of the lake, crossing the lake back at Mill.

Pink Flamingos

Well, there was one little pink Flamenco dancer, see - on the left there. We went to the library to see the Flamenco dancers. It was ok. Just ok. Didn't know it was to showcase how the little kids were doing in the school. But it was still interesting. Learned a few "must knows" about the art/history of Flamenco. Like these facts:

1. Originated around 300 years ago in Spain.

2. If you see castinets - it's not Flamenco. Then it is considered Spanish Folk Dancing.

3. The dancer doesn't dance to the music, the musicians play to the dancers. (????)

4. Roots are from Gypsies and North Africa

5. I don't like it......H/R didn't either.