On a warm Sunday morning at the drum festival in little river the drums spoke of the Arabian nights awoken by the light bouncing off the hills in Okuti valley in Little River
The belly dancers moving gracefully to the drums
Imagine listening to Koffie Fugah from Ghana who teaches many to pick up the rhythm by playing the African drum
Or to let it vibrate in your body learning the African dance
Moving on the beat in the shimmering light
while your feet brush up the dust
The day ended with Japanese Taiko drumming by the Takumi group from Christchurch
Taiko was used in ancient Japan nearly 2000 years ago. Taiko uses large drum and is used in religious ceremonies and on festivals.
The Takumi group has 50 members. They practice twice a week for 2.5 hours and that shows
Michiko with the blue top is a friend who learned to master Taiko drumming since she came to NZ
Thanks to her and her family we were introduced to this amazing festival
You left your husband at home--right?
ReplyDeletelol should I have done that?
DeleteGreat pics Marja.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a lovely way to spend a Sunday morning.
Hugs
Peggy xxxx
Guess who played at the drum festival as well Celia :)
DeleteI knew Celia goes to drum festivals but didn't realise she was at this one.
DeleteHope you guys were able to catch up. xxx
yep we did Was cool
DeleteHi Marja - that looks just wonderful ... I'd have loved to have been there - and what a treat to attend ... brilliant photos too - we can feel the music coming through .. cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteNever been to a drum festival. I suppose the african rhytm and the japanese one are somewhat different.
ReplyDeleteThe belly dancers and the african style dancers are a delightful sight. Thanks for sharing.
Geweldig om bij te wonen!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful day of different music from around the world Maria.
ReplyDeleteI love the rhythm of the drums and the thought of brushing up the dust with your feet sounds fun!
A great post which is all about the fun things in summer!
Shane
Oh what energy is being created here Marja.. Thank you so much for sharing this, I can just imagine the atmosphere. Love and Hugs for a wonderful week Sue xxx
ReplyDeleteOr to let it vibrate in your body learning the African dance
ReplyDeleteThe last time I tried to dance was on our trip to Puerto Rico, it was at a studio teaching the salsa. I don't want to say I was bad but they almost kicked my off the island.